Weekend Non-Negotiables: “PONIES,” Meal Prep Made Easy, and “No Such Thing”

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Happy (almost) weekend. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about vacation prep. With a long weekend coming up, I’m taking a road trip to Florida for some much-needed fun and R&R. I love using mini getaways as an excuse to finally wear outfits (especially swimsuits) that have been patiently waiting in my closet. But before I hit the road, here’s what’s on my to-do list:

• Going with a friend to my favorite Southwestern restaurant in Atlanta before it closes. We’ll order one (or two) specialty cocktails and I’ll wear my new favorite boots from Naturalizer, this cropped-yet-comfortable Zara sweater, and my latest obsession: these Abercrombie jeans.

• Avoiding any last-minute rushing — been there, done that, wrote the book — by doing laundry ahead of time and actually packing my Brookstone carry-on bag early. It has a charging port on the side, which is a total game changer for travel.

• Cleaning my apartment, so I can come home to a fresh, calm space. That includes doing the dishes, tidying my cat’s food and litter station, sweeping, and wiping down the bathroom. Thank me later.

• Taking my JBL speaker out of retirement. It’s water-resistant and the sound quality stays unbelievably crisp — even when you crank it up to Ibiza levels.

— Sarai Thompson / Senior Social Media Manager / Atlanta, GA