Ashley Jones

Jul 1, 2024 | romper.com | Ashley Jones

When you’re hosting a holiday get-together, nailing the appetizer table with an array of snacks that will wow your guests and keep everyone happily munching is a must. This is especially true for a holiday like the Fourth of July where everyone tends to graze until long after the fireworks start popping. With these make-ahead Fourth of July appetizers, you can get a lot of prep work out of the way in the days leading up, and you get to enjoy your celebration stress-free.

Jun 30, 2024 | romper.com | Ashley Jones

I am lucky to live just about an hour’s drive from the beach. Any summer day that we want to have a beach day, we’re not far, but the planning and packing up still has to be done. Before we head out, preparing everyone for a day of fun in the sun definitely involves making sure everyone eats a good breakfast before we go. Or, we at least have something ready to eat that we can grab and enjoy on the way there. That’s where these beach breakfast ideas come in especially handy.

Jun 30, 2024 | romper.com | Ashley Jones

Nail art is such a fun way to flaunt your personal style, and the summer season offers plenty of opportunities to get creative with your manicure — the most obvious of which being July 4th. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, watching fireworks with friends, heading to a parade with the family, or simply soaking up the summery vibes, these 4th of July 2024 nail designs will have you feeling the spirit of Independence Day.

Jun 25, 2024 | romper.com | Ashley Jones

Photographing little kids can feel like trying to catch the wind. They wiggle and squirm and honestly never look at the camera when you want them to. Getting a good photo of my own kids when they were toddlers was super rare. Now, they know how to glare at my phone with a pasted-on grin for just long enough to document important moments. Maybe if I’d have known the best tips for photographing toddlers back when they were small, things wouldn’t feel so tense during family photo sessions.

Jun 21, 2024 | romper.com | Ashley Jones

In the summer heat, eating things that are cool and refreshing is a no-brainer. When you need to make an appetizer during the summer, it makes complete sense to make something that’s refrigerated. The ability to make a chilled appetizer a day or so ahead of time is honestly just a bonus with these make-ahead summer appetizers.