and the DEALS for the weekend! These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime:

* 4th of July Recipes at Taste of Home

* Each state's favorite 4th of July song


and DEALS! These are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at anytime:


* Get those patriotic supplies -- Dollar Tree has $4.95 flat rate shipping through tomorrow!


* today only: Target has 40% off kids' swimwear using code SWIM40!

* lowest price on 3rd generation Echo Dot! $24.99 -- you can read why we love them in our house here

* lowest price and I shared this on my summer favorites back in 2015! Only $6.85 -- run!

* lowest price on the Nintendo 2DS XL! $129.99

* Crocs Classic Glitter Clog only $14.99 when you use code CLASSICGLITTERCLOG50 at checkout

* JCPenney has $5 shirts this weekend! Lots to choose from

* lowest price: Amazon Basics Quick Dry Bath Sheets, Set of 2 only $8.79

* lowest price: Amazon Basics 12 pack fade resistant washcloths $4.79

* lowest price: Axe Phoenix 4 pack body wash $11.20/$10.68

* lowest price: Crest 3D Whitestrips -- 2 One Hour Treatments $29.99 when you clip the coupon

* Insignia Air Fryer only $29.99

* lowest price: Banana Boat Ultra Sport SPF 50 12 oz $7.97 when you clip the coupon

* lowest price: Bic Soleil 8 pack only $3.69 when you clip the coupon!

* I may buy this for myself ! ♥ lowest price: Camelbak Kid's Unicorn water bottle $7.83

* if this is on your back to school shopping list, snag it at this lowest price I've seen! TI-84 Graphing Calculator $88

* lowest price: Aquaphor Healing Ointment - 14 oz. jar + 1.75 oz. tube only $14.45 when you clip the coupon

* Revlon Compact Lightweight Hair Dryer $9.97

* Bic Hybrid Comfort 3: 1 Razor, 6 Cartridges only $3.53 when you clip the coupon

* Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard only $17.20

* lowest price: Nivea 3 Pack Care & Coconut Moisturing Body Wash $10.80 * lowest price 9 pack Wonderful Pistachios $6.59 * Wickedly Prime Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels $8.45 when you save 20% automatically at checkout

* lowest price: Gerber Apple Cinnamon Puffs 6 pack $8.93 when you clip the coupon

* lowest price: Mr. Clean Magic Eraser 9 pack $4.69

* lowest price: Reynolds Wrap 75 sq ft

* lowest price: 2 pack Lysol Power Toilet Cleaner $3.57

Happy last of June weekend!

Since we are still officially in the first week of summer, I thought I'd share some of my favorites for summer today! Pour a glass of lemonade, put your feet up in the shade and enjoy:

* Loft Sunglasses -- I haven't found better quality for the price ($10-$15) and they are always stylish

* I Love Love Perfume by Moschino -- ok. Let's just first establish that the packaging and bottle get zero stars but I love this smell, especially for summer! Fresh, light, citrusy and I would say a bit like D&G Light Blue? * Continuous Mist Spray Bottle -- my friend Lydia brought this up to Girl's Camp to keep us cool (also great for doing hair or ironing!) and I was sold. You don't have to keep pumping, it just holds the spray in a fine mist. * Melona frozen bars -- these are SO good. We get them at Costco and they are the perfect summer treat. * Garnier Moisture Rescue Cream -- I love this for summer! It is refreshing because it cools as you apply it and my skin drinks it up. and I would compare it to Clinique Moisture Surge except it's a quarter of the price. * Sandwich Maker -- this saves us in the summer because adults aren't required! The kids just plug it in, add bread or tortillas and then add cheese, meat, scrambled eggs, pepperoni, whatever and close it. In a minute it will give you a delicious, cheesy lunch, breakfast, or snack without having to worry about pans, burners, flipping it over, etc. * My favorite Bath & Body candles this summer are: Midnight Blue Citrus, Gingham, Watermelon Lemonade, and Sun Washed Citrus * Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch -- my SIL Jamie had this out with a platter of veggies when we were over at their house and I couldn't stop eating it! We are hooked. * Time and Tru Hacci Dress -- this is the softest, most comfy dress. It's roomy and just great to throw on for any summer activity or over your swimsuit. Or to bed. Did I mention pockets and only $12? I have the grey and this is a closeup of the soft material: * Bird Scare Tape -- Ok, I shared this last year but I wanted to report that it has totally worked! No birds on our porch for over a year, even in the spring when they would always make their nests above our door or above the windows. I'm sure there are some I forgot but there you go! What are some summer favorites you've discovered? I'd love to hear.