Friday Favorites

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!

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I’ve liked Mr BBQ on FB :)

My dad was so business smart and I could sure use his help now; he passed away seven years ago. Hug yours a little tighter for me :)

My favorite thing about my dad is that he would do anything for a giggle-including rolling our car windows down in the car wash to soak us during the spot-free rinse. :) He will rock out and fist pump at any concert, loves food as much as we do, and treats the women in his life with love and respect. He always has a joke to tell, a story of his travels on his Harley, and has been an amazing father not only to his biological children-but also my stepbrothers and sisters that respect him immensely. Thanks so much for reading!

My favorite thing about my dad is that hes a Cyclones fan. Go State!

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My father always was an amazing cook. Nothing fancy, but delicious southern food like fried potatoes, soup beans, cornbread and creamed corn. Now that he is no longer here, I miss him and his yummy dinners!

I liked M. Bar-B-Q’s fb page!

My dad is willing to drop everything and do whatever I need. I just got married this past weekend and a thunderstorm quickly shut down the outdoor reception but not before we had our father/daughter dance. I’m so glad I was able to share that moment with him.

I love that my dad cooks and that inspired me to cook, and we cook anywhere, the kitchen, camping, grilling, heck give us a fire and you’ll have dinner! Love that. (oh and I liked Mr. BBQ’s FB page)