Five on Friday: A Link-up!

Bring on the sunscreen, vacations, bright nail polish, summer dresses and floppy hats - it's the first official day of SUMMER! I am so ready for summertime!

 

 Before we get down to business... a big congratulations to fellow Five on Firday host Natasha, on the arrival of Miss Carson! Couldn't be happier for your family of four!

  On to the Five!

- ONE - Ohhhh myyy gooodness. The semi-annual Bath & Body Works sale is going on right now! Earlier this week I stocked up on $5 aromatherapy bubble bath {regularly $13}, $3 hand soaps {regularly $5.50}, $5 mini candles {regularly $10} and $10 three-wick candles {regularly $20}!

  Saved $55.50!!

- TWO - Ever since we brought our lemon tree outside for the summer it has been growing like crazy!! Contrary to all of the reviews and tips I read, this tree is thriving in all of our recent downpours and summer heat! Grow little tree, grow!
 
Also, after I wrote {this post} about my obsession with our new lemon tree, a few of you asked where you could find one. Recently I've seen them stocked at Home Depot for $20!!
 
 - THREE - I cut my hair off! Well, four inches off anyway. I am loving my new short hair for summer and am super happy with how healthy and voluminous my hair feels.

- FOUR - I am dying to make this fruit pizza. OH MY GOODNESS it looks delicious!!!

Fruit Pizza

via Jen's Favorite Cookies

 

2 pkgs. packaged sugar cookie dough
8 oz. cream cheese (Istrawberry whipped cream cheese)
1 lime
 strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, bananas, kiwi, mandarin oranges

Press cookie dough into a sheet pan, and use a rolling pin to roll flat. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until lightly brown. Let cool. Mix cream cheese with juice from one lime. Spread on cooled cookie crust. Slice fruits and place in rows on top of cream cheese layer.

- FIVE - If you follow me on Instagram you know that I am celebrating the first day of summer on the coast of the Sunshine State in a big floppy hat this weekend for a mini family beach vacation!

  Wanna join  Darci, April, Natasha and I on the Friday fun? You can link-up on any of our four blogs every Friday! All you have to do is...
1.)  Write  your post about five things you're lovin' this week (or any five things you want to share!).
2.)  Share the logo above on your blog and link back.
3.)  Link-up at the bottom of the post so some new readers can check out your five things and say hello!

Dunkaroo Dip: A Lunchbox Snack Throwback

Recently I have been dying to go back to my 3rd grade snack days with some good old dunkaroo dip! Rivaling Gushers and the chocolate filled koalas, Dunkaroos were definitely a top 5 elementary school lunchbox snack. Oh the cafeteria memories!

 I quickly found the perfect opportunity to make this over the weekend for a birthday party we were invited to. Accompanying our delicious dunking snack? Animal cookies and lots of fruit {not pictured}.

Dunkaroo Dip

1 box (18 oz) Funfetti cake mix
1 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
2 cups Cool Whip 1 tsp vanilla extract

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until completely combined and there are no more lumps. Chill in refrigerator for one hour (keeps up to three days or can be frozen).  Serve with animal crackers, teddy grahams/graham crackers, or Nilla Wafers for an easy dessert.    Note: You can also substitute fat-free Cool Whip and/or yogurt for lower calories.

I added lots of additional sprinkles. After all, it was a birthday celebration we were going to.

Unlike the original Dunkaroos, I ensured there was a more fair ratio of frosting to cookies. There is nothing more frustrating than running out of frosting with a full plate of cookies! What was your favorite lunchbox snack?

Cherry Beergaritas

I've received a lot of emails about the Cherry Beergaritas we served at our Summer Soiree. I have to say, this is probably one of the very best cocktails I've ever had and it's super easy to make. 

I wish I could take the credit for creating this recipe, but I originally pinned it a long time ago from The Blond Cook and it's been on my "cocktails to make" list forever. So here it is...

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Simple, right? Just be careful - these are deliciously dangerous!

Cherry Beergaritas From The Blond Cook   
    (1) 12 ounce can frozen limeade concentrate
    12 ounces cherry flavored soda
    (1) 12 ounce bottle of your favorite beer (I used Corona Light)
    12 ounces of your favorite tequila
    Kosher salt, for rimming glass
    Lime for garnish
    Cherries for garnish
    Rub lime wedge around rim of each glass; dip in kosher salt.
    In a large pitcher, mix all ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
    Serve over ice (if desired) in cute cups & garnish with a lime wedge & cherry.

Cheers!