Have a Great Weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We’re having friends over for dinner tomorrow, and now just need to figure out an easy recipe to cook! (Any ideas? This pasta looks delicious.) Also, we’re excited to watch the Olympics! Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web…

Why Simone Biles is a world-class gymnast. Blew my mind.

This would make a great hostess gift.

Eight parents, one shower.

Remember the Oregon Trail? They just came out with a card game!

What cool wallpaper.

Why is it still considered controversial not to have kids?

How Seinfeld’s funniest moments came to life. (Fascinating.)

I’m wearing this dress today and loving the shape.

Beat Bugs is a new cartoon inspired by Beatles songs. I know two little boys who will be watching.

Totally into the more diverse emojis.

Wise words to remember.

P.S. Friendly reminder: Only three days left of Nordstrom’s anniversary sale. (Just got two of these.)

(Photo by Yossy Arefi. Oregon Trail via Bridget.)

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Teej

August 11, 2016 2:03pm 2:03 pm

When I saw the link “8 parents, 1 Shower,” I thought it was going to be about two sets of divorced/remarried parents all coming peaceably together for their childrens’ wedding/baby shower. Then I clicked and was like, oh, a literal shower. LOL

Rosa

August 9, 2016 6:55am 6:55 am

That pasta recipe looks great! Loving the weekend links. Have a great week!

Meg

August 8, 2016 10:22pm 10:22 pm

I love your round-ups & articles, so thank you! But would you mind noting if you link to a site with a pay-wall or article limit, like the New York Times? Thanks!

Sasha

August 8, 2016 5:34pm 5:34 pm

Oh thank you thank you for the pasta recipe, making it tonight!

I have several girlfriends with whom I have half joked half wished about all living together in a commune. I really don’t think I could manage sharing a bathroom and chores like these lovely folks do, but if we all had our own tiny houses….always someone to walk with, talk to, lend a hand, seems pretty wonderful.

Alex

August 8, 2016 1:15pm 1:15 pm

What did you think of Beat Bugs?? I was so excited to watch but was disappointed. The way they incorporated the music didn’t feel organic to me at all. I only watched a couple episodes so maybe I need to give it another shot, but the first impression was very underwhelming.

Paty

August 8, 2016 12:08pm 12:08 pm

We were watching Beat Bugs with our 3yo on Saturday and loved it!! :)

Annabelle Chapple

August 8, 2016 12:30am 12:30 am

Thanks for these weekend links, Joanna!

Off the back of the Elle piece you linked to – “Why is it still considered controversial not to have kids?” I’d love to know the answer to this question of my own – Why is it considered controversial to want to have kids young?

I’m recently married (26) and my husband and I have decided that next year (when I’m 27 and he’s 31) we’ll start trying to have a baby.

But wow, the looks of horror we’ve received. “Really? So soon,” they say, horrified. I think, why delay? We’ve been together 8 years and want have kids one day.

As a two time mum Joanna, what are your thoughts this? Is 27 too young? Is there ever a “perfect” time to have kids?

Sasha

Reply to Annabelle Chapple

August 8, 2016 5:43pm 5:43 pm

I am 43 (gasp, can that be right??!) now, married at 22, baby 1@ 23, baby 2@ 25, all in college and then grad school. I didn’t feel young to be doing any of it, but of course I was young (husband 5 yrs older).

My husband said “if we wait until we are settled, until we figure it all out, have everything, we’ll be so old…why wait?” So we didn’t.

I don’t regret it at all, but then again I don’t regret. The positives, you have more energy for small children, and you still have a bit left when they are grown. I look forward to being an active grandma. We weren’t very settled in our adult ways yet, so babies didn’t seen as much trouble I think. I was done staying out late etc, I was ready to “adult” lol.

Negatives, well there wasn’t much money. And I didn’t have many friends who were moms my own age. And I look younger than I am so I’ve always gotten a lot of comments about being a teen mom, which has given me a lot of empathy for teen moms, so much judgement there.

I believe in following your own star. If it seems like the right time, why not? My children have been my best teachers, I’m glad I met them early.

Fiona

August 7, 2016 5:00pm 5:00 pm

Oh yes, that dress is so beautiful! Good choice! >3
xx Fiona THEDASHINGRIDER.com

Claudia

August 7, 2016 8:26am 8:26 am

Love the ideas! An easy going weekend here.

http://www.harlowdahlia.com

Anu

August 6, 2016 11:44pm 11:44 pm

Hi Joanna,
Love your blog! Don’t you think the concept of a “hostess gift” is outdated and we should stop using the term? Let’s use a gender-neutral term, say, a host-gift? Men too host!
Take care, Anu

Joanna Goddard(@joanna)

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Reply to Anu

August 7, 2016 10:06pm 10:06 pm

thank you so much, anu! good point.

Lissette

August 6, 2016 7:28pm 7:28 pm

I know wallpaper is making a comeback and this one looks beautiful.
The colors, textures and prints out there are amazing.
But the thought of taking it down when I get tired of it, still turns me away from getting it. :(

Lauren

August 6, 2016 7:14pm 7:14 pm

There are so many good pasta recipes out there. it’s hard to choose just one. I normally just look on Pinterest and see what I’m in the mood for x

Little Red Book

August 6, 2016 5:53pm 5:53 pm

God, I cannot wait to cheer on the U.S. gymnastic team, so excited!

http://j.mp/LITTLEREDBOOKXO

Abby | Lace & Lilacs

August 6, 2016 11:20am 11:20 am

Have a lovely weekend, Joanna! <3

Iga Berry

August 6, 2016 4:57am 4:57 am

I know it’s so silly but I am actually quite upset that I am missing Nordstorm sale… ;/ http://www.igaberry.com

Our French Oasis

August 6, 2016 4:04am 4:04 am

Have a fabulous weekend too. Excited to watch the Olympics here in France, with a. Six hour time difference, viewing the opening ceremony was always going to be difficult. Five children went to bed early and got up at 1am, in their pj’s they snuggled on sofas watching, they got as far as team GB (Naturally as we are English) and then fell asleep!

Danielle @ Wild Coast Tales

August 6, 2016 1:36am 1:36 am

Wow, I just watched/read the Simone Biles feature. Incredible.

Julie b

August 6, 2016 12:52am 12:52 am

Not having kids is a complex, emotion charged issue. Here is one of the best perspectives on it I’ve read in a while:
http://www.smh.com.au/good-weekend/childless-how-women-without-kids-are-treated-in-2016-20160712-gq49p3.html

Angela W.

Reply to Julie b

August 8, 2016 1:21am 1:21 am

A good article! Thanks for sharing it. While I do understand that a lot of women have ended up “childless” not of their own choice originally, Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed is a fantastic compilation of essays on the topic of the conscious choice not to have children. It really resonated with me as a woman in her late 30’s who, while I love children dearly, has made the conscious choice not to have children.

Robin

August 6, 2016 12:39am 12:39 am

My weekend started with listening to Lucy on the Commonwealth Club while I was driving home from work (on KQED in the Bay Area)!

It was a wonderful interview! After everything I’ve read here on cupofjo, I was so glad to hear her speak. She was so warm and thoughtful, it was just such so touching to hear her voice and her words. Her heart shines so brightly

Anne Marie

August 6, 2016 12:28am 12:28 am

Joanna–I bought that same dress twice and please note the material is rather fragile. The first time I ripped it getting out of a car (it was a huge rip). I bought a second dress got a rip in the arm area as well (but smaller where I can fix it)…just be careful…I love the dress also.

Joanna Goddard(@joanna)

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Reply to Anne Marie

August 8, 2016 9:23am 9:23 am

thank you so much, anne marie!

Katrina

August 5, 2016 11:30pm 11:30 pm

I am so excited to not only watch Simone Biles compete, but share and idolize her talents with my first grade students! She’s going to be a hero for this generation of young gymnasts, dancers, and playground tumblers.

Jacquelyn

August 5, 2016 10:58pm 10:58 pm

Some good recommendations here! (Creamy Corn Pasta and Raspberry Ricotta Cake, yum!)
One of my favorites is roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, cilantro, and lime: http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012795-roasted-sweet-potato-salad-with-black-beans-and-chile-dressing

Laurel

August 5, 2016 9:10pm 9:10 pm

We had my niece and her new bf over for dinner last night and served this: http://chezbonnefemme.com/recipes/chicken-with-curry-and-comte/

It went well! I like him.

jeannie

August 5, 2016 7:25pm 7:25 pm

This pasta is always a winner: http://www.labellecuisine.com/archives/pasta/Craig%20Claiborne's%20Fettuccine%20alla%20Romana.htm

Alina @EclecticAlu

August 5, 2016 6:58pm 6:58 pm

Wise words ! I should remember that. Thank you!

Alina
http://www.eclecticalu.blogspot.com

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