TGIF!
It’s going to be a hot and steamy weekend ’round these parts (shh, don’t tell my fellow Midwesterners, but I actually love humidity!) There’s nothing like heading out for a long run on a cloudy, humid day and working up a crazy sweat in the heat. Alas, I’ll have to stick to working up that same sweat via power walking, at least for the next few months, but the feeling is still relatively the same. :)
I guess what I’m trying to say is that it’s going to be hot and humid this weekend and I’m excited. I’m seeing lots of outdoor time in my future!
What are you up to this weekend? Give me somthin’ good!
No matter where you are, and what you’re up to, I hope you have a fabulous next couple of days and in the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web in this week’s Friday Favorites!
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Favorite bite: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. I could totally relate to Heidi’s story about making these chewy, gooey, cookies as a teenager. They were my favorite cookies to make back then too, and remain a favorite to this day!
Favorite DIY: Glow-in-the-Dark Potted Plants. Buy some glow in the dark paint and go crazy! How much fun would these be in summer’s twilight?
Favorite indulge: Angel Food French Toast. Oh. Yes. These babies are calling my NAME! There always seems to be leftover AFC laying around either at my house or my parent’s in the summer (we’re big strawberry + angel cake + whip cream fans) so I’ll definitely have to give this a whirl.
Favorite fashion. Super cute little summer outfit. Love the coral with the black chevron pattern.
Favorite snack: Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola Bars. Wish I could have enjoyed these granola bars on my trip back home earlier this week instead of munching on the sawdust-esque packaged bars I snagged from the hotel.
Favorite funny: Lip Sync-Off with John Krasinski and Jimmy Fallon. Just when I thought I couldn’t love JK ANYMORE! Wait until his last song. Just wait!!! (PS what did we think of The Office finale last night?)
Favorite mmm: Berry Medley Oatmeal Crumb Bars. I’m obsessed with all things berries right now, so these are making my mouth water especially hard.
Favorite furball. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about! Hopefully I’ll be able to do a bit of the same this weekend.
Favorite bite: Southwestern Quinoa and Black Bean Casserole. Dee-vine. Hearty and flavorful.
Favorite find: Counter-Height Fire Pit. I have never seen one of these (am I crazy?!) Would love, love, love to have one for the back yard.
Favorite side: Guacamole Rice. How have I never thought of this? I love mixing my guac from Chipotle in with my rice, so this makes perfect, delicious sense.
Favorite must-have: 10 Classic Accessories Every Girl Should Own. Spot on! Class up any outfit with a few of these wardrobe staples.
Favorite idea: Savory Caprese Bread. So begins the season of all things Caprese! This is a really creative spin on the classic combo of tomato, basil and mozz.
Favorite travel: 32 States in 55 Days. This guy mounted a time-lapse camera to his rear-view mirror then drove in a huge loop across the country, taking photos all along the way. Even if you don’t look at the map of his route, you can tell what region he’s in based on the landscape. Pretty cool!
Favorite sweet: Mud Hen Bars. A cookie base topped with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and a BROWN SUGAR MERINGUE. No further explanation necessary!
Have a lovely weekend!
Ahahaha omg that lip syncing thing is hilarious!
If you like avocado with your rice, try my avocado risotto :) http://www.amuse-your-bouche.com/avocado-risotto/ It’s sooo creamy, I love it!
I’m off to a Eurovision party tonight – I guess you don’t have it in the US, but once a year there’s a big Europe-wide singing contest that’s so much fun to watch :)
Yesterday I spent 12 hours (12!) in the kitchen of a very pregnant friend (with twins) stocking her freezer with meals. It was fun – she sat at the table and acting as my sous chef and assembler. She was so thankful and we had a TON of fun!
I will be heading back to my hometown in Northwest Iowa for my brother’s high school graduation! It is sure to be a good time with lots of family, food and fun! And on Sunday I’ll be celebrating my birthday :) The dress is super cute and I love anything chevron!
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Great recipe links! I will definitely be trying the bread and the guac rice, so those bloggers owe you a post-pregnancy drink.
Loving all those different kinds of bars, they look delicious!
We are moving into winter weather here in Australia, jealous of your warm weather!
I love everything on this post!!! That maxi dress is adorable and such great accessories! Such a cool idea with that fire pit. How perfect for summer nights!
OMG I laughed so hard I started crying at the lip sing off. That is hilarious! The bread looks delicious, and the angel food French toast, and the sun dress, basically I am loving this whole post!
All of you food pics this week are awesome!! Heidi’s cookies, jessica’s angel food french toast Chung-Ah bars, lindsey’s quinoa!!! I love them all!!
I am graduating this weekend! Wooh! Thanks for the Friday posts, I always look forward to them!
We are about to enter winter it was 8c at 9am this morning..it’s Saturday but going to be glorious! I am going to make those berry bars for my daughter who is going on prac as a 3rd year paramedic and then continue cooking up a storm! She loves your recipes and so do I …have a great day!
I didn’t think I would recognize anything in that video but was surprised to see the HRBT (Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel), that is close to my house, have to take it to my sister’s place.
Guacamole rice?!? How in the world did I never think of that? Now that is genius!
That lip sync off made my weekend – thanks :)
The glow in the dark pots are amazing!!
And ER-MAH-GERD! John Krasinski! LOOOOVE him!
I think the glow in the dark pots are actually lit, from what I’ve read on other sites. It would be interesting to try a smaller one with the paint, but they wouldn’t glow nearly that much with only paint on them.
I will take one fire pit table to go though!
I am seeing that granola must be a preggers craving ;) and I am totally benefiting from it because I LOVE all things granola!!!
Weekend plans…well I can’t really think past the 100 CUPCAKES I have to make for a customer tomorrow 8-0
Still trying to figure out why I agreed to it. -kicking self for that one-
Yeah for Friday though!! Have a great one!
That fire pit table is SO COOL! I want one.
The kids are at the grandparents this weekend…woohoo !!!
My hubby and I are going kayaking tonight and tomorrow I am hitting the antique flea market tomorrow with one of my best friends and my sis-in-law !!!
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I loved the Lip Sync Off. I just cant decide which of them is funnier.
Enjoy your walk. It is going to be humid.