Happy weekend before the Fourth of July! It’s always strange when a holiday falls on a Wednesday. We took the boys to the lake house this weekend for some early July 4th celebrating — Knox and Andrew enjoyed lots of sparklers and quality time with the cousins! This week we’ll be in Houston, hopefully near a pool and out of the heat. ๐Ÿ™‚

There has been a lot going on in the world, and the holiday week ahead means there will finally be time to catch up on the news and interesting stories. And maybe to sneak in a couple of summer sales too! Read on below for my top 5 Weekend Reading articles from around the web.

Ted Talk: The Nightmare Videos of YouTube Kids – There seems to be a big shift in the conversations around technology and the benefits and downfalls it will play on the first generation growing up with these ‘modern conveniences’.ย  I have shared this article in our Weekend Reading before and it is a must read for all parents, but I also found this Ted Talk equally alarming and more specific for younger kids. I removed YouTube Kids off all our devices after seeing all the potential harm this site can bring to young minds.

Design Darling’s Nantucket Guide – Design Darling has created the ultimate guide to Nantucket to help you plan the perfect trip to this quaint little island. From brunch to bars and everything in between, this comprehensive guide to all that Nantucket has to offer will inspire you to plan an idyllic getaway to this prepster’s paradise!

The Perfect 4th of July Dessert – With the 4th of July just days away, we’re planning the perfect patriotic spread. And what says ‘God bless America’ like a freshly-baked berry cobbler?! I’m sharing my family’s recipe for the best cobbler south of the Mississippi that promises to be a major crowd-pleaser!

When your favorite brand is 60% off! – Loeffler Randall is serving up some major savings for a limited time with 60% off spring and resort wear – sandals and slides galore! I was thrilled when I perused the site and found some of my favorite styles on major sale, like espadrilles, slides and the perfect transitional bag.

Family Separation: How to Help Nowย – The devastating news of children being separated from their parents at the border has been on the mind of every American for the past week. As a mother of two young boys, it is especially heart-wrenching to hear about these atrocities, and I want to spread as much awareness as possible about how we can help. Joanna Goddard fromย A Cup of Jo has compiled a list of realistic ways for people to get involved and fight for these children and their families.