Are you looking for a summer thriller that will keep you on your toes with excitement?  Check out The Sinner, premiering August 2nd on USA Network!

Aaand it’s Saturday!  Time for another ‘link love’ post!  I know I say this every week, but I love putting these posts together!  There are so many creatives out there & I love seeing what they come up with!

What are you up to this weekend?  After a bad couple of weeks, I’m hoping just to relax & calm down a little bit!  One of our dogs is having some health problems & it’s been quite stressful.  He still has a few more issues that need to be taken care of, so I’m hoping for the best.  Also, a family member has been going through some health issues as well, so it’s been a trying couple of weeks.

Enough with the sadz…here’s what I’m loving this week:

An homemade blueberry pie!  Fresh blueberries, white wine & a homemade crust make this pie irresistible!

We went blueberry picking last weekend.  I never realized how tedious blueberry picking actually is!  It takes so long just to get a small amount a blueberries!  It also didn’t help that I chose one of the hottest days of the year!  My husband & I were actually going grocery shopping when we passed a “U Pick Blueberries” sign.  Of course, we followed the sign all over the countryside until we arrived at a wonderful farm.  We then spent the next hour or so picking blueberries & sweating profusely!

Complaints aside, it was all worth it because the blueberries were used in this amazing pie.

This pie is completely from scratch, which is a first for me.  When I worked in retail, I had a customer tell me all about her homemade apple pies.  She then asked how I make pies & I had to admit that I used a pie filling in a can.  She left me in the dust after that!  In my defense, I never knew how easy it actually is to make pie filling.  Not to mention it tastes so much better too!

For the crust I used a homemade pie crust recipe I found in one of my vintage cookbooks.  It worked out perfectly.  If you don’t have a homemade pie crust that you love, check out Ali’s post on the perfect pie crust.  It’s life changing!

The pie filling is modified from Tieghan’s Mulled Cherry Bomb Pie recipe.  I used white wine instead of red & 1/2 cup more brown sugar.  It came out so good.  The white wine I used had a more mild flavor with the blueberries, which I enjoyed.

As you can tell by the pictures, I have no idea how to crimp the edges of the crust!  I just did the best I could to make sure the filling stayed in the shell!  It had a small overflow, but it wasn’t as bad as I expected!

Even though making a pie homemade is a time consuming activity, I think it’s worth it!  I’ll definitely be making more homemade pies from now on!

I couldn’t believe I forgot to add ‘road trip’ to my summer bucket list post!

Spontaneous road trips are my favorite.  I love hitting the road without a specific destination.  Road tripping that way leads to so many random & cool adventures!

Of course, when I just randomly travel across the map, I miss out on a lot of sights!  Whenever I come home from a road trip like that, I like to open up Google Maps & see the big picture of where I’ve been.  I end up finding so many cool places nearby that I could have visited.

I needed to find a balance between spontaneity & seeing the sights.

Younger is a quick & easy binge watch!  It’s full of great characters & a secret that carries through the entire series.

Happy Sunday!

We had so much going on this weekend!  I couldn’t skip out on my favorite weekly post, though!  I usually write these posts before the weekend but this week I procrastinated too much, so here I am with the post on a Sunday instead of its usual Saturday!  But there are a ton of great links this week, so I guess it’s worth the wait!

Here’s an update on our garden!

Since it's #throwbackthursday, I thought it would be fun to take a trip back to last autumn...

Remember my fall ‘display’?

I wanted to spruce up the space on the side of our house so I gathered up my sewing tables & put pumpkins on them!  I thought it looked super cute for being such a last minute idea.

Happy Saturday! 

My blog posting has been nonexistent lately!  Sorry about that!  I’m in the middle of an intense writer’s block & it makes me so mad!  It is totally the WORST!  It’s so weird that I can sit here & write without any problem some days & other days I can’t find the right words!

I was contemplating not even doing this week’s ‘link love’, but there are just SO MANY good links that I couldn’t resist!  I’m happy that other bloggers aren’t having the same writing problems I am!

Here are the links & blogs I loved this week:

Happy Saturday!  What’s on your agenda for the weekend?  We don’t have any real plans today!

Yesterday, we went to some yard sales & ran into my former coworker, who was hosting a yard sale!  It was so nice to catch up with him!  We might hit up some sales again today.  I’ve become obsessed with yard sales this year & have purchased a ton of awesome things!

Whatever your plans are, I hope you have a great weekend!

Now on to my link loves this week!

It’s time for another Netflix Picks post! 

There are a lot of good shows/movies coming to Netflix this month!  For my personal picks, I’ve stuck to either ones I’ve seen & loved or ones that I really want to watch!

Here are my Netflix picks:

Here’s a recap of what I posted on the blog in June!

I didn’t write as many posts last month, but it ended up being one of my best months ever for visits to my blog!  I’m working on a ton of promoting techniques to really get the most out of my posts.  I’m also working to make my posts better.  Both things take a lot of time, thus the lighter posting.

So…now on to the posts!

Hey there, Besties! 🌟

Ready to be the star of your next summer bash? Whip up this Refreshing Summer Punch that's not just a drink but a tropical escape in a glass! Packed with an irresistible mix of tart and sweet, this punch is all about #SummerVibes and keeping things super chill. 🌞🍹

Why This Summer Punch is a Must-Try:

• Versatile Serving: Whether in a punch bowl, a chic pitcher, or even a quirky mason jar, the only rule is it has to be ice cold. So, let's not sweat the small stuff – as long as it keeps the party cool, it's perfect!
• No Bugs Allowed: I prefer my summer drinks covered to keep those pesky flies out. Because really, who wants uninvited guests in their delicious punch?

The Secret Ingredient – Superman Ice Cream! 🍨

Imagine vanilla ice cream's creaminess mixed with sherbet's fruity joy. That's Superman Ice Cream for you! It's a rare find and adds a playful punch of color and taste to your drink, making it a total showstopper.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups Fruit Punch Kool-Aid (prepared as directed)
• 3 cups Lemon-Lime Soda
• 1 cup Pineapple Juice
• A generous scoop of Superman Ice Cream (or your favorite sherbet/vanilla ice cream mix)

Let's Make It!

1. Mix It Up: Combine the Fruit Punch Kool-Aid, Lemon-Lime Soda, and Pineapple Juice in a large pitcher.
2. Add the Magic: Top it off with scoops of Superman Ice Cream right before serving to keep it frosty and creamy.

Ready to Serve:

Prep time: 5 minutes | Yield: 7 cups

Grab your glasses and pour out this vibrant, icy concoction. It's perfect for sipping on a sunny day or jazzing up those balmy summer evenings. Enjoy, and here's to a season filled with sweet, frosty delights!

Happy 4th of July weekend!  My husband has a super long weekend this year so we’re soaking up as much summer as we can!