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3 weeks ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
While some might say that everyone’s favorite grocery chain hits its peak in the fall or around the holiday season, I would argue that Trader Joe’s products don’t miss year-round. It might even be safe to say that many of us frequent TJ’s even more often during the summer. We’re busier, engaging in more food-centric events, and overall, just craving more of those fun little treats that Trader Joe’s does so well.
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1 month ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
More than two years into homeownership, I still have a bunch of items on my to-buy-for-the-house list that have been there from the start. A new rug for the living room, an accent chair to fill the awkward empty corner of the bedroom, a pair of nightstands to replace the mismatched ones in the guest bedroom… I could go on. I’ve been plotting out my purchases for a while now, but, like any savvy shopper, I’ve been holding out for a sale to finally hit that “add to cart” button.
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1 month ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
As much as I love summertime, I have to admit that it can be brutal on the budget. Between the shift in the temperature and the sudden influx of plans, stocking up on everything I need for all the trips, activities, and sweltering weather this summer has in store can get expensive. Thankfully, the unofficial start of summer also coincides with some of the best sales of the year, and Amazon’s Memorial Day sale is full of summer essentials you’ll want to purchase anyway.
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1 month ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
Where I’m from, summer indisputably means cookouts. On any given weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day, you can often find me hauling my lawn chair and a cooler full of pasta salad to some friend’s house or another. Maybe it’s a Midwestern thing, but summer cookouts are serious business, and showing up empty-handed is a big no-no. Even if it’s just a casual, impromptu gathering, showing up with something shareable is the least you can do.
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1 month ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
One summer when I was back home from college, my siblings and I spent a good chunk of our days doing nothing but watching episodes of Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. Ina Garten had us fully engrossed in her simple yet elegant cooking style, the soothing cadence of her voice, her quietly hilarious sense of humor, and her sweet romance with doting husband Jeffrey.
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1 month ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
Nothing sounds more idyllic to me than spending long, lazy days holed up in a cute little cottage nestled in the French countryside. The kind with rustic stone floors, copper pots hanging in the kitchen, and gorgeous French doors you can throw open to let in the sunshine. When life gets hectic, that’s the kind of vacation I dream about. Although I won’t be escaping to a rural French cottage this summer, I can channel that countryside charm at home.
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2 months ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
Peak travel season is almost upon us, and between bachelorette parties, weddings, work trips, family obligations, and summer vacations, it’s going to be busy. If you’re gearing up for a trip later this spring or summer, now is the time to check on the state of your travel bags. You don’t want to realize the night before your trip that your suitcase is literally bursting at the seams or that the handle is dangerously close to snapping off entirely.
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2 months ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
As soon as the temperature creeps up above 70 degrees, I want to eat all my meals outside. I’m lucky to have a backyard with a patio where I can dine outdoors to my heart’s content, and I plan on doing just that all spring and summer. It’s such an easy way to romanticize a simple weeknight dinner or my usual morning coffee and toast. All you need is a few pieces of outdoor-friendly dinnerware (there’s no way I’m risking my nice stoneware dishes out on my stone patio).
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2 months ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
If only hosting a dinner party always looked like those cute videos on TikTok with gorgeous floral centerpieces, custom-designed menus, and a huge spread of food that seemingly comes together effortlessly. In reality, getting ready to host often looks more like a scene from The Bear. Guests are due to arrive any minute while you’re still scrambling around the kitchen with sweat dripping down your face and just now realizing you forgot to set the table.
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2 months ago | 
theeverygirl.com | Jessica Friedhoff
When you think of meal prep, the classic chicken-rice-veggie combo likely comes to mind. But when you’re a vegetarian doing your best to opt for plants over meat, that formula doesn’t exactly work for you. It can be tricky to find meal prep ideas that fit your vegetarian diet without resorting to eating boring, insubstantial salads every day.
