Happy Friday, dear readers! Another week has come and gone and we hope those of you in the middle of a serious heat wave are keeping cool and staying hydrated. And let’s take a moment this weekend to remember how very lucky we are to live the lives we do. Take a moment to look at your loved ones this weekend and tell them how much you love them. Smile when you wake up tomorrow and pass that smile along to the first stranger you see. Take a moment before going to bed to remind yourself of all of your best traits. We are all worthy of love, after all. Every last one of us.

We have a new Honorary Ambassador of Sunshine up with a fantastic giveaway of an inspirational literary journal! Let’s not forget to enter our giveaways this week, okay?

an art canvas from Modern Mural :: a circle ring from Meander Works :: a necklace from Michelle Starbuck Designs :: a Call Your Mother pillow from Alexandra Ferguson

Here are your fresh squeezed links:

• 270 seconds to a better marriage. (This is a great philosophy for all of your relationships with loved ones.)
• 9 US farmers markets everyone should visit. Don’t miss the comments…you might find one in your own neighborhood!
• Daily Candy’s City Guides are a great way to wet your wanderlust appetite!

What about you, friends? What spot should we check out in your city? Let us know in the comments!