Stacey Delmhorst

Because basic grads deserve extraordinary nonsense.

Because nothing says "Thanks for birthing me" like a bottle of wine and a passive-aggressive mug. 🍷☕️ 🛑 Quick Note (Affiliate Disclosure): This post may contain affiliate links. If you click through and buy something, I might earn a tiny commission — enough to fuel my sarcasm with coffee. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, pinky promise. (Thanks, you absolute gem.) 🎯 Why Honest Gifts? Mother’s Day isn’t about performative flowers and overpriced chocolate. It’s about giving her something that says: "You raised me and lived to tell the tale. You deserve a damn trophy." Let’s be real: ✅ Moms are tired. ✅ Moms are done. ✅ Moms deserve gifts that get it.

If your sunscreen doesn’t transport you to a beach chair with a drink in hand and zero responsibilities, what are we even doing here? In 2025, SPF is not just about protection—it’s about vibes. We’re talking dreamy scents, glow-up formulas, and accessories that scream “I didn’t get sunburned this year, Karen.” Below is your fully-loaded list of our fave SPF finds (and some extras to help you slather, shade, and shimmer like a summer legend). Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate links. That means I may earn a small commission—enough for a celebratory aloe-scented candle or citrus zester. You pay the same, but I get to keep being weird on the internet.

“A highly curated, slightly chaotic list of places I actually go, love, and would totally recommend — even to people I like.” This list is my go-to guide for where to eat, shop, sip, sit, or pretend I’ve got my life together across the great Nutmeg State. Whether you’re planning a mini escape, avoiding your inbox, or just want to know where the locals go (with a little sass and a lot of snacks), this is it. 🛍️ Boutiques worth browsing ☕ Coffee shops that understand my caffeine needs and my existential dread 🍽️ Restaurants that made me unbutton my jeans — worth it 🎭 Activities that don’t involve screaming children (unless you’re into that) 🍦 Ice cream, because obviously These are the places I actually spend my own time and money — and occasionally pretend I discovered. Click through. Eat well. Tip your barista. Avoid I-95 whenever possible.