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!
My Dad was a kind and generous man. He had a great smile and was very fun loving! I miss him very much! My Husband is a great Dad too!
Liked Mr. Bar-B-Ques fbook pg!
When I was little, I thought my dad knew EVERYTHING. Now that I’m grown, I know he does :) I can call him any time for insightful advice on pretty much everything from my car to picking out the best cell phone to how to make his chicken stir fry!
liked Mr. Bar-B-Q!
my dad and I never really got along since I was young and of course, our relationship was intensely strained going through my teenage and young adult years. Once I went off to college, my dad and I have gotten closer and we’re beginning to understand each other more now. Now, I realize that my favorite thing about my dad is how he still acts like a kid sometimes. I especially love how hard he makes my mom laugh. I’ve never seen my mom laugh so hard and so genuinely with anyone else before and getting to see my mom laugh that hard just melts my heart.
I love how my dad and I can sit for hours and talk about nearly anything. He’s the first person that I go to for advice!
my dad is smart and funny and kind
One of my favorite things about my dad is watching him play with my sons…I know me and my sisters mean the absolute world to him and he loves us so much.To know that my kids get to share in that same love is such an amazing thing to see!
I love that my dad is one of my best friends. We used to constantly be at odds when I was younger…but he has mellowed and I have grown up…now he is someone I can trust, count on, talk to, and admire with my whole heart. One thing I love most about my dad is his work ethic–I grew up on a dairy farm where my dad worked his butt off. Everyone says their dad is the best…but I know mine really is :)
My dad is awesome! He has worked his way up throughout me and my sister’s lives and now successfully runs his own online business. He’s finally livin’ the life and working from home :)
My Dad’s laugh, that he can fix ANYTHING, and his yummy BBQ (of course)!
I liked Mr. bbq on facebook.
I like “Mr. Bar-B-Q’s Facebook page”