I'm not going to lie, a long weekend is just what the doctor ordered after the hectic month of June we have had.  It's been all good things, but ultimately, I'm looking forward to a weekend of rest, hanging with friends, and sparklers.  To kick off the weekend, I've rounded up some of my favorite links from around the interwebs to share with you:

+ You had me at Amy Poehler

+ Could NOT have been more excited about this news

+ Though I don't actually believe a balance is an achievable thing, I do think that these tips are worth implementing

+ Looking for a fun kid activity? We made these pops over this past week and Peanut loved them

+ It's real-life shark week for the NC and SC coasts; here are some legitimate reasons for why we are seeing an influx of shark & human interactions #scienceforthewin

and last, but certainly not least....

+ You're welcome.