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 liked the FB page
The week before I got married, my dad pulled me aside from the get together we were having and told me this….always remember there is nothing in this world that you, Kurt (my husband), and I can’t figure out or handle! That so warmed my heart that day and all the days we took him up on that offer! We have been married 28 years now and my dad passed 6 years ago ~ I miss him so much.
He always knows best, even when I don’t want to believe it.
I liked Mr. BBQ’s page!
I love my dad’s laugh and his giving spirit but also the values he has taught us as we grew up!
I liked the FB page.
My Dad is no longer alive but he was the hardest working man I ever knew and a true child at heart, my husband has managed to step up and be THE MOST AMAZING FATHER I will ever witness. His goal in life is actually to be an amazing father. He just enjoys and loves our kids so much that makes his life complete.
Liked Mr. Bar-B-Q!
My dad is such a kind and wonderful man…he has always supported my decisions and is quick to tell me he loves me and is proud of me especially during tough times. He also has facts and stories about pretty much ANY topic and we share a love of all things rock which I think is pretty cool!
And I liked their facebook page. Running Dam to Dam tomorrow, wish me luck! Heading to the Farmer’s Market after, maybe I’ll see you =)
liked Mr BBQs page
There are so many things I love about my dad but one is that throughout college, he wrote me two or three letters a week, just to say hello and that he loved me. He’s the best!!
my dad has the best laugh and he laughs often. from him i learned to be silly and brave. he can still make me feel like a 10 year old in less than 5 seconds but he also can make me feel safe. guess i’m sill his little girl ;)
My favorite thing about my step dad is no matter what happens he never gives up. He was seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident a few years back but even when there are days he can’t stand the pain he still has a funny disposition. If I win this I’m making his fathers day something super special…Iowa style!