5 Friday Favorites: May 24, 2019

Happy Friday, Friends. 

It's time for my Friday link up with A Little Bit of Everything, Grace and Love, and Momfessionals. 

On Fridays I share things that made me happy from the week - a photo, a song, a quote, a beauty product, a recipe, a pair of cute shoes, etc. If it's a product, sometimes it's something I actually own and sometimes something I just saw online that gave me a smile. Sometimes it's serious and sometimes it's silly. I suppose I believe that God is in the simple details of life and yes, I can even find Him in a tube of lipstick. 

1. Wedge Salad Dip

photo from www.lemontreedwelling.com

We've had a full week of heat and sun here in Northern Virginia which makes me deliriously happy and looking forward to cookouts and eating on the porch and by the pool. I featured this recipe that my sister-in-law made last summer for Wedge Salad Dip and I think it's time to whip it up again. I'm not sure where she got the recipe, but I found one here. It is so good.

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 packet dry Ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
2-4 oz. blue cheese crumbles
1 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped

Combine cream cheese, sour cream and Ranch mix. Spread into bottom of 9-inch pie plate or similar pan. Top with lettuce, tomato, bacon, blue cheese and chives. Serve with these chips because I said so. They're the best.

2. Kimonos From Amazon

I've seen a lot of fashion bloggers featuring clothing they've bought on Amazon which seems sorta sketchy to me. From what I've seen the quality is hit or miss. I haven't purchased anything yet, but I saw this kimono and I think it is so pretty. They also seem to offer somewhere around 7 million other patterns and colors and they all cost between $10 and $16. This might be worth a shot.

3. Jaylene Stripe Sleeveless Linen and Cotton Shift Dress

I really, really want to wear this shift dress today, but alas it is not in my closet. There are three cute striped patterns and it is adorable and perfect for sitting on the deck and eating Wedge Salad Dip.

4. Burt's Bees Cleansing Oil

I've been obsessing over skincare for about the last 3 to 4 years and I now have my skincare routine down to about 37 steps. Just kidding. Kinda.

Here's a pro-tip, to my sweet, young friends in their 20s and 30s: Start obsessing now. Don't wait. You're welcome. 

Anyway, as I have mentioned before I get most of my tips from Jamie Golden's Instagram stories because she knows about all the products from high end to low end. Jamie taught me the importance of the "double cleanse". At night to make sure all of the make up, sweat, and dirt are completely washed off, she suggests an oil cleanse first and then a second cleanse. I found this Burt's Bees Cleansing Oil and I really like it. I use it first at night and then use Cera Ve Hydrating Facial Cleanser for a second cleanse. 

I'm not saying my face looks like JLo's, but it smells really good and doesn't break the bank, so there's that.

5. Lauren Daigle: Look Up Child

I can't remember if I've ever featured this particular Lauren Daigle song on Friday Favorites, but even if I have it's worth another mention. I simply cannot get enough of the entire Look Up Child album. Her voice is unbelievable and the lyrics are so hopeful. Listen to this one today and then go listen to all of them. This might be the best full album I've heard in a long, long time.

Have a beautiful weekend, Friends. I hope it's sunny where you are!

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