Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of August 7, 2026: chocolate sardines, the DMV(!), Odyssey spoofs, and more!
Well, here we are, one week into August! Isn’t it hard to believe? I’m getting ready for a little time away with the whole family. But the reality that school is starting soon is really hitting me, and I’m feeling that end-of-summer blues. Isn’t it wild how quickly this summer flew by? I take solace in the fact that our warm weather stretches to October, and it’s been so hot here that I made another batch of Orange Sherbet last night. My son is obsessed!
Here are Five Little Things I loved this week:
1. Sardine…Chocolate?
I will be sharing a new sardine recipe soon, but in the meantime, have you tried these adorable new milk chocolate sardines at Trader Joe’s? They’re creamy, with a light sea salt finish, and absolutely adorable!
2. National Farmers Market Week
We are celebrating National Farmers Market Week, but I personally love celebrating every week! I’m able to haul more now that my family gifted me with a small Hulken wheeled bag! It’s so handy! Here’s a peek at my favorite market in San Francisco.
3. DMV These Days
Ok, I generally don’t enjoy the DMV, but after my son’s experience at the DMV in another state, I had to share this with him. He agreed it was pretty accurate.
4. All the Odyssey Spoofs
I really loved the movie and have seen it twice since it came out! But perhaps what I love even more than the movie are all the creative skits on social media that were inspired by the Odyssey! There are too many to share here, but I imagine you’ve seen them, too!
5. The Perfect Aladdin?
Shaun Johnson’s Michael Jackson could very well be the best Aladdin!
Stay joyful!
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I love these little weekly roundups because they remind me that ordinary things can end up being the most memorable part of a week. Mine recently included finding a great bakery, finishing a small kitchen shelf project, and discovering chocolate shaped like tiny tools. That home project also had me reading lowes reviews while comparing stores for hardware and a few finishing supplies. It is funny how errands and practical tasks can become part of the good moments too, especially when everything finally comes together. Keeping track of five small favorites seems like a fun way to notice things I would otherwise forget.