Happy Friday, and first day of June!
JUNE?
June!
This is when I start to panic that the summer is going to fly by before I get a chance to really savor and enjoy it. Isn’t that sick? That said, I’m going to try and spend some time outdoors everyday over the next three months (when it’s not raining, anyways,) to unplug, get away from the madness of everyday life, and just enjoy. That way I can look back in August and know I did all I could.
Luckily it’s a beautiful day here in central Iowa, and I’m headed out for a nice run after I hit publish. I hope you’ll be able to do some of the same this weekend, but in the meantime, please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites! :D
Favorite dessert: The Twix Tart. Chocolate + caramel + shortbread = SOLD! Look how dense & fudgy this pie is!
Favorite fashion: J Crew Ring Around Eyelot Top. Sweet & summery. Love the sleeve length too.
Favorite refresh: Lemon-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars. I wouldn’t normally associate cheesecake with refreshing but the cool, creamy lemon center looks so, well, refreshing!
Favorite movie: Snow White & The Huntsman. I made Ben promise to take me to this movie when it opened months ago, and am finally cashing in on said promise this weekend – muwahaha! Can’t wait. Although annoyingly moody at times, I still love me some K Stew.
Favorite combo: Toasted Coconut Vanilla Limeade. I would literally give my left arm for someone to show up at my house with a pitcher of this toasty, tasty combo this very minute. How do people come up with this stuff?!
Favorite woah: Italian Moon. Do you think this is Photoshopped? Either way – incredible!
Favorite twist: Mango Apple Salad with Sugared Lime Zest. A new twist on the classic “fruit salad”. My mouth puckers and waters at the same time just looking at this picture.
Favorite DIY: IKEA Bookshelf Office Space. A workspace hideaway built out of 3 IKEA bookshelves. Genius! I especially love the burlap backing.
Favorite supper: Pesto Pasta with Chicken Sausage & Roasted Brussels Sprouts. This supper literally includes all my favorite things. ALL THE THINGS!
Favorite pooch. SQUEE!
Favorite sip: Sparkling Watermelon Limeade. A cool, ultra refreshing beverage for the hottest of summer days. Love how it’s alcohol free, but could be jazzed up with a hit of white wine, or vodka.
Favorite outfit. Coral and gold is one of my all-time favorite combos.
Favorite bite: Asian Shrimp Dumpling. If these babies taste half as good as they look, then I am in for a real treat. :)
Favorite app: Wedding Snap. OH how I wish this existed when I got married! Have your friends snap pics at your wedding, then upload them in real time to a personal website which displays them all.
Favorite light bite: Thai Mango Salad. Love the sweet-tart dressing for this fresh, light salad. I would inhale this.
Favorite decor: Vintage Travel Posters. Want. So bad. ‘Nuf said.
Favorite feel good: Black Bean Veggie Tacos. An awesome combo of fresh veggies, flavorful cheese, and hearty black beans. This is feel good food, for sure!
Favorite funny. Sorry, but I laughed for legit 10 minutes when I saw this!
Favorite picture. Growing up, my neighbor had a natural hole like this in their fence which their black lab would always stick its nose through. We had so much fun with her. :)
Favorite treat: Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn. Perhaps I’ll make a batch to bring to Snow White?! YUM!
I never really knew my dad, but my husband is such a good one and my favorite thing about him is that he cooks almost every night. He would love this.
I adore my dad because he listens when I talk, gives thoughtful advice, is smart, humble, curious, and loves me no matter what :)
My favorite thing about my dad is his ability to give AMAZING advice!
My favorite thing about my dad is that he has never stopped being a great dad. He is ALWAYS there for all of us. He is a fulltime caregiver to our mom, so that right there shows his true dedication as a family man:)
My dad is always in the greatest of moods, even when times are down. He’s always so positive. He loves to make corny jokes to get others laughing too.
My favorite thing about my dad is that he always tells it like it is, no matter what.
My favorite thing about my dad is that he helped me become the man I am today.
I also liked the facebook page!
My favourite thing about my dad is that he always supports my decisions, no matter what. Even when he knows that I may be making a bad choice and will probably change my mind before going through with it, he always lets me figure things out for myself and I know that he is always there if I need him. Even though I’m living in Paris right now, I know he is just a call away and is always there to talk to.
Telling you the favorite thing about my dad is EASY….He is the best advice giving-budget planning-motorcycle riding-tattoo wearing-unconditional loving-purple heart owning ex cop, Marine and father a girl could EVER ask for!!!!!
I liked Mr. BBQs facebook page!
I actually lost my dad this time 2 years ago, so unfortunately the grill set wouldn’t go to him (although he would have loved it). My husband is about to be a dad for the first time, as we are expecting our first next month. I would LOVE to be able to surprise him with this!
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s FB page.