Penny's Passion: Five on Friday - May 15, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

Five on Friday - May 15, 2026

Happy Friday, friends! This week seemed to fly by in a blur of everyday life, little projects, and a few fun moments mixed in along the way. I always enjoy slowing down on Fridays to share a handful of things that have been making life a little brighter lately.  So grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this week’s Five on Friday!

1.  Dutton Ranch
Okay, where are all my Yellowstone fans? Are you excited for Dutton Ranch? Beth and Rip are back on Paramount+ bringing all the drama and excitement we love - but this time the story heads to Texas instead of Montana. We’re getting two episodes today, with new episodes dropping every Friday through July 3. Here’s the official summary:
Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton gamble everything on a new life in South Texas, but the promise of building a future far from the ghosts of Yellowstone quickly collides with new realities and a rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire.


Looking for the perfect wedding shower gift? What could be better than giving the gift of Martha Stewart? Her newest book is filled with inspiration for just about everything — from delicious recipes and entertaining ideas to beautiful home organization and timeless style.  Here's the summary ~
Step inside the world of Martha Stewart and discover her timeless approach to living well. The Martha Way: Essential Principles for Mastering Home and Living is a thoughtfully crafted guide to the foundational principles that shape a well-kept, inspired life. With her signature clarity and elegance, Martha distills decades of experience into elevated yet accessible solutions for the everyday, covering:
Cooking: Tips to master the basics, cook seasonally, and keep a well-stocked kitchen.
Entertaining: Host with elegance, whether for a dinner party or for weekend guests.
Home Organizing: Martha’s golden rules for a well-maintained, clutter-free home.
Collecting: How to get started, what to look for, and how to best treasure your finds.
Gardening: Sowing soil, timing blooms, composting, growing vegetables, and more.
Drawing wisdom from her own life well lived, Martha breaks down each area of expertise into clear, actionable steps. Whether you’re arranging your pantry, preparing a simple but impressive meal, hosting with intention, curating meaningful collections, or cultivating a lush garden, Martha shows you how to do it beautifully and with purpose. With her time-tested tips, and unique but ever practical insights, Martha helps you bring order, style, and joy to every corner of your life.

More than just a book, this is a modern blueprint for a well-kept home and life. After all, there’s only one way to master the art of everyday living—and it’s the Martha Way.


3.  Dunkin' Donuts Summer Drinks    
Feeling thirsty?  You might want to swing by Dunkin' Donuts and check out their new summer drink menu!  It includes 21 new drink offerings.  There are several black cherry refreshers (Black Cherry Refresher, Cherry Daydream Refresher, Very Cherry Daydream Refresher, Black Cherry Protein Refresher, and Cherry Lime Rickey Refresher), Limeade Refreshers (classic Limeade, Matcha Limeade, Raspberry Limeade, Strawberry Dragonfruit Limeade, and Coconut Limeade), Cloud Lattes, Matcha Drinks, Coffee Chillers, and even Dirty Soda!  My car might be pulling in the drive-thru to see what these are all about!

Our front porch is embracing a hydrangea theme this year, and I’m absolutely loving these new pillow covers! We have two rocking chairs out there, and adding pillows makes the space feel so cozy and inviting. A few years ago, I started buying pillow covers instead of brand-new pillows whenever I wanted to refresh our decor, and it has been such a great way to switch things up easily. These hydrangea covers are the perfect touch and make the whole porch look beautiful for the season!


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Have a wonderful weekend!  We are going to a dinner party on Saturday and doing some volunteer stuff at church on Sunday.  Other than that, I'm looking forward to a nice, peaceful weekend.  They are calling for rain here on Saturday, but I'm really hoping on Sunday we can get some plants in the ground.  See you back next week!

1 comment:

  1. I love the sound of Dutton Ranch and those drinks look amazing, especially the Oreo Latte one!

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