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!
Maureen 06.01.2012
My husband is a new dad this year and the thing I love about him as a parent is that he doesn’t sweat the small stuff.
Natasha K. 06.01.2012
Liked already!
Jordan Esbeck 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is that he is my biggest advocate. Whether it is school, sports, or life, he is always cheering me on to do my best. I love him so much!
Jenny Leigh 06.01.2012
Also just liked the Mr. Bar-B-Q Facebook page :) Fingers crossed!
Holly 06.01.2012
the favorite thing about my dad is that he seems to be able to do everything! no matter what needs fixed or taken care of, he somehow magically knows how to do it all. when i bought my first house, i couldn’t have done without all his help! much appreciated!!
Kelly 06.01.2012
My dad is thee most generous man I know. Growing up in a small town he showed my sisters and I how important it is to be involved in your community; volunteering with a local food shelf, singing at church, helping our elderly neighbors with their lawns. He does it all!
Jenny Leigh 06.01.2012
Love my dad’s kind heart. He totally grounds our family!
Toni 06.01.2012
Well, I just like everything about my dad!
Katie S 06.01.2012
Mission: Like Mr. Bar-B-Q’s Facebook page = accomplished!
Katie S 06.01.2012
My Dad always stays calm no matter how stressful the situation is!
Christine 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my Dad is that he’s the rock of the family. He is someone to go do when looking for advice – he stays cool, calm, and collected and can give you solid words of wisdom because of this.
Hanna 06.01.2012
My Dad is soft spoken and an awesome listener. I love him so much!
Jen 06.01.2012
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q’s facebook page
Dana B. 06.01.2012
My dad is just so calm and genuine!
Katie 06.01.2012
Liked Mr. BBQ’s Facebook page and checked out the website. They’ve got Everything!
Nicole S 06.01.2012
I liked Mr. Bar-b-q on FB! Thanks IGE!
Nicole S 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is how he never complains about anything. He had a broken back and we didn’t even know about it for months!
Jen 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is that he wants to feed everybody! and not just feed them, he grills up delicious roasts and tri tip and steaks, its unbelievable :)He trys to make everybody happy with his food and he does.
Erica 06.01.2012
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Qs Facebook page!! :)
Jodi @ I Run for Food and Wine 06.01.2012
My favorite thing about my dad is how happy he sounds when I call him, and how happy he is when I walk in his house and he gives me a hug and kiss.