- This salad. Seriously. It’s the thing dreams are made of. And it’s so summery! I’m now convinced we will be eating this all summer long.
- Jordan re-posted this post from a few years ago and it is seriously eye opening and perfect for this time of year. We all get so caught up wanting to get Insta-worthy shots but at what cost? Oh, and you’re gonna need tissues to get through it.
- In case you loved, Lizzie McGuire like I did, check out what the cast is up to now. It will make you feel so, so old.
- Summer TV. Why are you so terrible? Literally there is nothing on. Well, except Teen Mom OG and Southern Charm of course. But otherwise, absolutely nothing to watch.
- I have what feels like a billion loads of laundry to fold and zero motivation to fold it and put it away. Is there a service that just comes and folds and puts away your laundry? Seriously it is my least favorite thing to do of all time.
- If you need a quick, but impressive dessert for a gathering soon, make this Layered Strawberry Trifle. I made it over the weekend for Father’s Day and it was amazing. I used the leftover lemon simple syrup and tossed the strawberries in it which was a major win. And its almost even better the next day.
- You may have seen me talk about this on Instagram stories over the weekend but, if you’re local to RVA, do yourself a favor and go to Shagbark. It’s definitely a pricier restaurant so it’s more of a special occasion place (we were making up Tyler’s birthday dinner and doubling it up with Father’s Day) but SO worth the money. Not even exaggerating it was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Plus, the decor inside was really cool and just an all around great experience. Can’t say enough good things.
- Do you love Ranch dressing as much as I do? If you don’t, we probably can’t be friends. That aside, you probably need to read this. And if you’re not eating your pizza with Ranch you are seriously depriving yourself of the best flavor combination of all time.
- Amazon bought Whole Foods?! I love Amazon. Hello, Amazon Prime. But Amazon and Whole Foods? I honestly usually avoid Whole Foods like the plague unless its for lunch once in a blue moon. Not sure how the two will combine? Pretty curious to see it happen though.
- Also, my husband gives me about 98% of my pop culture or current event information including the above. Anyone else’s husband like super up-to-date on that stuff? I can think of one specific example when I actually told him something for once.
Kristi says
SO much good stuff here!! Especially number 8. Ranch. on. everything! Thanks for sharing!!
theblessedmessblog says
Thanks, Kristi! And yes, Ranch is LIFE!
Lea says
Wonderful! I love your pictures 🙂
theblessedmessblog says
Thanks, Lea!
Jessie A James says
I love these kind of posts because I always find secret gems! Thank you!
theblessedmessblog says
Yes, me too!
yolonda says
Let’s talk about # 9. Like seriously, how can my favorite place (Amazon Prime) merge with my least favorite place (Whole Foods). I can’t wrap my head around it.
theblessedmessblog says
Right?! Not even sure how that’s gonna work.