Week in Review: Week of May 20

Spring seemed so new, but it is quickly fading into summer. No complaints here! Elizabeth Street prepared for the sunniest of seasons by asking our moms for their favorite beach bags and beach vacation ideas, and while we may be looking forward to our travels, we all know how a good one can really ruin a diet. Luckily, Heidi Powell shared some tips for staying on track while on your family getaway. In beauty, Emily Maynard shared her favorite eye makeup products and we talked to awesome (and hilarious) beauty editor Polly Blitzer. She shared a few tips, too!

It’s a holiday weekend, so Catherine McCord of Weelicious offered some great Memorial Day recipes that give classic cookout dishes a healthy lift. Melissa D’Arabian, meanwhile, told us about a wonderful charity and shared a lemonade recipe to match. Finally, our city guides landed in Atlanta (hooray!), and contributor Brianne Manz let us in on a new site called Kidsy—it helps moms find great activities to do with their families