Ants and sunburns aside, we are all about a good outdoor spread. This DIY blanket from Almost Makes Perfect is ideal for a basket lunch (brie included) or folded up in the back of the car for some impromptu stargazing. Keep in mind that this project doesnt have to come out Pinterest-worthy; stamp away and, if all else fails, just tell everyone its abstract art.

Need a weekend beauty boost? Blend up one of these smoothies from Hello Natural, which include flavors like chocolate mint and raspberry and incorporate ingredients (blueberries!) that work to improve skin and replenish bodys antioxidants. We plan on sipping the Summer Love Smoothie, which uses coconut oil to help skin retain its elasticity.

Amy Schumer is on fire, and your abs will be too after checking out her new movie Trainwreck, in which she plays a hard-drinking relationship-phobe. Expect awkward moments, SNL alum Bill Hader, and Lebron Jamesthis is not your mom's romantic comedy.

Raise your hand if you can't stop stalking Blake Livelys Instagram because, #hairgoals. Recently, she ditched her well-known blonde strands for something a little sweeteraka "bronde" hair color, a combo of caramel highlights and major warmth. Since we have always been big fans, we say its time to pull the color trigger.

Because everyone's working for Saturday and Sunday.

Since we know how crazy-busy Monday through Friday can be, wed like to take a little pressure off the stressful question of how to spend this weekend. Here are a few particularly entertaining things we think youd like to partake in:

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