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 also liked Mr. Bar-B-Q on facebook…
My dad can fix ANYTHING!
Already loved Mr.Bar-Q on FB
I love that my Dad loves me unconditionally and is just fun to be around.
My Dad is truly Awesome!!Although he lives in New Jersey and I now live in Tx we stay in close touch !He just celebrated his 75th Birthday and also kinda retired this year!My Dad is kind and loving and he makes awesome pies and sausage bread which is homemade!He loves his Grands and he is still the life of the party, when we went home last summer we had the best time ever with him!!BarBQuing and going to the beach and messing with the late-night partyiers walking back from the bars!We were on the deck with fishing line and night sticks…need I say more
I liked mr BBQ on Facebook!
The best thing about my Dad is seeing my son’s face light up whenever he sees him. He’s a great dad and an even better Grandpa :)
My stepdad is so great with my daughter! She has more toys at their house than ours and they play constantly!
I also liked Mr. Bar-B-Q on facebook.
I love that my dad serves in the military and fights for our freedom. He was in Afghanistan for a year, and has been back in the States for a year now. I missed him so much while he was gone. I love that he is there for me always…to help fix my car, to listen to my woes, to give me the best hugs and one day walk me down the aisle. I am daddy’s little girl even though I am 28. I want my husband to have the qualities and characteristics that my dad has. He is simply amazing.
My dad knows SO MUCH random stuff about EVERYTHING. I think it’s because, while I was growing up, he always had the history channel on every TV while he was working around the house :) The only problem with this is that when you get him talking about some topic he’s interested in you have to be willing to be in it for the long haul ;)
i liked Mr. B-B-Q’s facebook page!
My dad is the best dad ever! He is the most supportive and loving person, he just makes me happy :-) He would give the shirt off his back, if you needed it. He is my rock and I love him dearly!!