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!
Also “liked” the BBQ page!
Growing up he Land Sharked me every night before bed or sang “Good morning good morning it’s time to rise and shine! Good morning good morning good morning I hope you’re feeling fine!” every morning. It annoyed me then, but looking back now, I realize how precious those moments were.
My favorite thing about my dad is that he always has a piece of wisdom canned and ready to go for all occasions. Some of his favorite sayings crept their way into my high school graduation speech, and it was my big surprise for him. My dad has always believed in me, calling me his “free spirit” and always telling me to follow my heart, because he knows in my heart there is a sense of justness and rightness. I love my dad so so much. Here are some of his bits of wisdom/anecdotes:
If wishes were fishes, we’d all be fishin’.
If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we’d all have a Merry Christmas.
Stop the world! I want to get off!
Life is not a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.
Love you pop!
I love how supportive my dad is! Whether it’s sports, school, or something else, he is always there for me.
My favorite thing about my dad is his sense of humor and his laugh
My Dad spent countless hours sitting with me at the kitchen table doing math homework, patiently and with a lot of grace.
I liked Mr. BBQ Facebook page!
My favorite thing about my dad was how wise he was. When he spoke, we all listened.
My favorite thing about my dad is his corny jokes!
I liked Mr. Bar-B-Q Inc’s page!
My Dad brought the entire family together every Sunday night during the summers, and grilled for us all. He LOVED doing this just as much as the rest of us absolutely adored the food he whipped up. Now that my sisters and I have moved away to college and new jobs, he jumps at ANY opportunity to grill when we are all home. Always a family man, and that is what I love the most. :)
my dad would do ANYTHING for his family..always putting others first. :)
Just “liked” Mr Bar-B-Q’s FB page.
I love reading about your favorite things! How is your garden coming?
My dad never changed – you always knew what to expect! ha!