Just when I feel like I’m back in the swing of things around here, we are away again. It’s just a short trip. You’ll barely notice I’m gone. In the meantime, here are a few things.

First things first, Shelly is having a baby girl! I am over the moon with happiness for her. What a lucky baby to have a mama who is such a gifted chef! Darling Ilke suggested we have a food-related babyshower for Shelly with our suggestions for freezer meals. It’s a fabulous idea, right?

When I was pregnant I froze lassagna and kugel. I also used this easy frozen burrito recipe from Shutterbean too.

What about you? Do you have some suggestions for Shelly?

Above is a picture my husband took of me 2 years ago when I was pregnant with Maeve.

Also, did you catch my list a while back on essentials for baby? I updated it recently.

Speaking of little ones, wouldn’t you be proud if this was your daughter? She is going to change the world or school lunches or both!

This week, I’m also loving this amazingly gorgeous M.F.K. Fisher book.

Such sweet earrings. And, more coveted earrings.

I love summer sandals like these and these.

Putting kids to bed is at once hilarious and exhausting.

A foodie’s guide to eating on the road.

I will see you all very soon. Congratulations again to Shelly!