June is a month of celebrations. We have High School and College Graduations, Anniversaries, and Father's Day. Jud and I are celebrating our 40th Anniversary! Happy Anniversary to my honey-I love our children, our grandchildren and the life we have created together. You are the Very Best. And, A very Happy Anniversary to my Mom and Dad who are celebrating 70 years together-You both show us everyday how to have a loving and lasting marriage. Wishing everyone much joy and happiness whatever you are celebrating. Now for my crazy lists-
MUST HAVES FOR SUMMER
Pineapple Sheets-White soft cotton sheet with golden foil pineapple embossments. Target. From $25.
Monogrammed Leather Weekend Bags or Totes-Madewell. $150 and up.
Flower Print Sling Back Pumps-Perfect with jeans or a LBD. Nicholas Kirkwood Leda Cutout $295,
J Lo Nude Lipstick- When less is more-the creamiest lipstick ever.#370 for $9 at Ulta or CVS.
The Song of The Five Chicks Weekender Bag-Large duffel sized bag for beach or weekend away.
Cool Ticking lining and two side pockets. CTW Home Collection. $59.
A Great Pair of Earrings-Bavna or Arthur Marder have beautiful options. $$-$$$$
FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS
Matching Swimsuits-for Dad, the children, and Grandpas-Vineyard Vines. $55-$90.
Personalized Golf Balls-pick your number, initials, etc. At your local pro shop or golfworks.com.
Bombas Socks-Dress, Ankle, Calf in solids and prints. 20% off first purchase. For every pair purchased, they will donate one pair. A nice way to give back!
For the Man under 5'6'' - Peter Manning makes shirts with shorter sleeves, pants that don't need hems, etc. No more paying to have your long sleeve shirt altered! 933 Broadway, NYC.
FOOD NEWS
Dunkin' Donuts now has frozen coffee for the summer! Beware the calorie count is ridiculous.
Verona, N.J.-Aroy The Thai Elephant and Thai Cream(ice cream) is opening in the old Di Paolo
Bakery. Hopefully, a delicious thai option in our area.
Summit, N.J.-Piattino and Summit House are fairly new additions to the town. 67 Union Place and 395 Springfield Ave. Both accept reservations on open table.
Madison, N.J.-Il Goccino Ristorante is fairly new, and a BYO Italian restaurant. 33 Main Street.
Montclair, N.J.-The Crosby. Gastropub with 40 beers on tap. Casual American Fare. If you are over 50 and not adventurous, go on a weeknight. This is crazy busy, loud, and very young-especially after 8pm.
TELEVISION
Shout out to my kids who bought me apple tv and hooked it up. Just in time for the summer reruns- nothing for me to watch on regular tv during the summer. HELLO NETFLIX-I love it!! Up all night having a ball. Thanks for the greatest present EVER!
David Brent-Ricky Gervais is a traveling salesman 12 years after the office aired. He is funny-the movie is just fair. Netflix
Masters of None-Comic Aziz Ansari is hysterical in this comedy. Watch 1st episode of season one and then decide. Very Funny writing. Netflix
Thirteen Reasons Why-based on a novel by Jay Asher, about teen suicide. A controversial series and frankly, I strongly disliked every second of it. Watch at your own discretion, Netflix
Grace and Frankie-two women move in together after they find out their husbands have fallen in love with each other. Starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, and Sam Waterson. Great cast and a joy to watch.
Stranger Things-This will be my next binge watch. Rotten Tomatoes gives it 95%! Wynona Rider stars. Netflix
Wizard of Lies-Robert DeNiro and Michelle Pfeiffer as Bernie and Ruth Madoff. A sympathetic look at the sons and wife of Madoff. Just fair. HBO
NEXT BOOK ON MY TO READ LIST
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie-A coming of age story about race and identity. The author won the 2013 National Book Circle Award for Half of a Yellow Sun.
Enjoy your summer!
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