This and That

By Maria Lichty

Published on May 14, 2026

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It’s Thursday and that means it’s time for a NEW This and That. Today, we’re sharing what’s new on the blog, some fun finds, and what we’ve been up to! Please leave a comment if you have any questions or you just want to say hi, we love hearing from you! Have a fabulous day!

His

• I got my elbow surgery, it went well. I am in a cast and sling and will be evaluated in a couple of weeks.
• I have to wear button down shirts so I ordered a few of these and this one.
• What are you watching? I am supposed to lay low for awhile and need some new movies and TV shows to watch.
• This is week 700 of This and That. Kind of crazy we have been doing these posts for that long. Thanks for reading.

Hers

• On the blog this week, a delicious breakfast treat, an easy weeknight dinner, and the salad I can’t stop making!
• We planted all of my dahlias this week! I also added in some cosmos, fox glove, and zinnias. I hope they all grow!
• 20% off sitewide! I love this sale! Stock up for the summer!
• The perfect summer skirt, sweatshirt, and little black dress.
• Is anyone reading this book? Maybe I will have time to read in June! May is crazy busy!
• The easy shirt! This is a good white tee too!
• The secret to planning a travel itinerary you will actually follow.
• I normally don’t wear big jewelry, I am more of a simple kind of gal, but I am loving this necklace! It adds a pop to any outfit!
• 3 tips for your hanging flower baskets.
• If you are a pickle lover, get the Grillo’s Pickles kettle chips at Costco! I’m loving them with cottage cheese! Also, try my pickle de gallo and dill pickle dip!
• Yes to this striped shirt and dress! Cute sneakers too!
• We’ve had a few hot days this week and all I want is watermelon! Is it too early?
• $17 sunnies!
• And just in case you ask, the chocolate chip cookies pictured above are my Go-To Chocolate Chip Cookies in my cookie cookbook! We love them!