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!
Lisa, your comment cracked me up, because that is totally something my dad would do!
I “Liked” Mr. Bar-B-Q, Inc.
My Dad was a craftsman; he was very patient in helping his ten children learn to fend for themselves.
I liked the page! I would have to choose an Northern Illinois grill cover, if possible. My hubby would love that! Go Huskies!
My Dad is a great father. My favorite memory of him was waking us for school each day and making us a homeade breakfast! wow!
My Dad calls me from Iowa to tell me the weather. It cracks me up!
My dad is just hilarious. He was always making up complete nonsense songs and little ditties that my siblings and I still talk about all the time!
I liked the page!
Really want the grill cover – bought one for my fiancee and it got destroyed in a really bad storm!
My favorite thing about my dad is that he’s an extremely talented musician. Not only that, but he doesn’t give himself enough credit for it, either. He’s extremely humble and has taught me so much about music and being humble about the gifts God has given.
My Dad never asks for anything from anyone, so through his own actions, he has taught me independence. In addition, he is always offering to help me and my siblings in some way or another, so he has also shown that he will do anything for me, IF I were to ask for it. Through all of this, he has taught me that kindness is the greatest gift, but to never take advantage of it.
My favorite thing about my dad is his adventurous and fun spirit!
I love my dad to pieces he can do no wrong. I love our little lunch dates, we always try to find new restaurants to try. We’ve done the Indian restaurant and he introduced me to octopus (not bad) and we’ve been hitting the International Food Festival together for years. My husband and mother aren’t that food adventureous but my dad and I love it!!
I liked the page!