The Birchbox Weekender

Personalize Your Picnic

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.

Drink Your Way to Shining Skin

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.

Laugh Your Tummy Off

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.

Go Bronde

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.