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!
Emily W 06.03.2012
I love my dad’s sense of humor!
Shaylene Morris 06.03.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is how he gets pure JOY out of doing things for his family. He is impossible to shop for because he would rather do something…so that’s what we’re doing this year. Turning his gift into an experience :)
Debbie (accidently delish) 06.03.2012
Liked mr. Bar-b-q on Facebook!
Debbie (accidently delish) 06.03.2012
My dads ability to fix ANYTHING I never had to take my car to the shop, shelves were homemade, the man built everything!!
Sarah G 06.03.2012
My dad is always my biggest fan. Even though he is determined that running marathons are “bad” for me, he hasn’t missed a single one!
Jenny Sundberg 06.03.2012
I love my Dad so very much! Which also means I miss him even more since he passed away 4 years ago. Fathers day is alway hard to deal with because i remember his spirt and willingness to turn everything into a competition. He taught me how to do my very best and never ever accept anything less than that. I hope I can win this, but I have never ever won anything on a blog contest before so I’m not holding my breath.
Jillian 06.03.2012
Because although he was a great dad growing up, he is the BEST grandpa to my girls now!
Abby 06.03.2012
definitely love his sense of humor!
Caleb 06.03.2012
As my father ages he mellows. We have become better friends as we become more alike.
Chrissy 06.03.2012
My dad is a grill master!! Thus, he has past on the love and passion to ME, and we always try to out-do one another! Its something I will always love and be thankful for!
PS-I “liked” Mr Bar-B-Q on FB.
Emily H. 06.03.2012
My dad and I share a sarcastic, deadpan sense of humor; we always have so much fun together with a running social commentary!
Lou Rainaldi 06.03.2012
I have liked it on Facebook.
Lou Rainaldi 06.03.2012
I have so many favorite things, I just love spending time with my dad and talking. He is a honorable and volunteers at so many things. He makes me so proud to have a great role model.
Sandy 06.03.2012
Thanks for sharing! I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q on FB.
Laurel C 06.03.2012
I like Mr Bar-B-Q on Facebook!
Laurel C 06.03.2012
My dad is Mr. “Handyman” and I love that I can always count on him when I need help with anything!
Kimberly 06.03.2012
Liked Mr Bar-B-Q on FB (Rickandkim Kenny)
Kim L 06.03.2012
I like Mr. Bar B que on facebook (kim jos)
Kim L 06.03.2012
My favorite thing about my Dad, is how non-judgmental he is, and the support he provides us, especially since he’s our step-dad no one could be a greater father and we love him all the more :)
Kimberly 06.03.2012
I loved building model trains with my dad when I was a kid. We had a huge model train city set up in the garage and would spend hours out there playing with them. He’s been gone now for 26 years and I still miss him every day.