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Weekend Meanderings…

June 18, 2022 By Elizabeth 11 Comments

Happy weekend friends!

It’s Saturday morning and I am joining  Juliet and Kim for our weekly series Weekend Meanderings. When you finish here pop over and check out all of their weekend favorites.

weekend meanderings hot chocolate and pick flowers

WEEKEND MEANDERINGS…

Tomorrow is Father’s Day and there is still time to buy a gift but why not do something extra for your dad this year?

Fathers day

Gifts that come from the heart don’t cost a penny and often times are more appreciated than gifts from a store. Think about it for a moment, what is your favorite memory of your dad? Does it involve a gift or spending time with him?

My favorite memories of my dad are family vacations, going on bike rides, miniature golfing. In fact we still play when I visit Wisconsin, a little light hearted fun and competition and then lunch paid for by the winner.

weekend meanderings happy father's day dad I love you silhouette of a man and little girl

 10 gift ideas for Father’s Day that don’t cost a penny

1.Make your dad dinner. Here are 38 recipes for Father’s Day weekend he might enjoy. 

2. Take dad for a walk, hike or just sit on a park bench and enjoy the weather.

3. Make him a card, just like you did as a child.

4. Make or send him his favorite dessert. My dad loves brownies and anything butterscotch and that is what I always send to him.

5. If you live close to your dad, invite your dad to have a day totally devoted to him. Make his favorite food, play games or just talk.

6. Be present, turn off your phone while spending time with your dad.

7. Listen to your dad’s stories, ask questions. Ask about the family history, your dads favorite memories as a child, his life growing up, first job, hobbies, whatever else you would like to know. Get your dad to fill out this book so that you can learn more about him and so that he cans share his wisdom with you.

8. Share with your dad 10 things you love about him.

9. If, like me, you won’t be spending the day with your dad, call him and spend time chatting on the phone.

Sunday is my day for my dad, it is the only day I can catch him at home. He is 84 and still plays baseball 2 times a week, is on a pool league, a shuffleboard team and has a busy social life. Sunday afternoon we catch up on family gossip, things going on here and there, we share new recipes that we made lately, books and just talk about life. It sone of my favorite times of the week.

10.  Make memories, time is short my friends, life is unpredictable.

Father’s Day Menu

Spicy Sausage rigatoni

I know that it is grilling season but we will be eating a lot of food cooked on the grill over the next few weeks of the kitchen renovation so I am making Spicy Sausage Rigatoni.

A simple arugula salad.

Homemade Italian bread.

And last but not least, dessert. I haven’t decided on that yet but I may make no-bake chocolate cheesecake. 

weekend meanderings picnic blanket with food on green grass

International Picnic Day

Did you know that June 18th is International Picnic Day? I read about it a few years ago and even wrote a post about it where I shared 5 picnic essentials, including food, blankets and of course a picnic basket.

You too can celebrate the day by gathering a few friends, blankets, some food and something to drink. If the weather won’t cooperate have a picnic inside! It doesn’t get any easier and remember it doesn’t need to be fancy, it is all about having fun and enjoying friends and family.

If you would like to learn more about the history of picnics this article is very interesting.

Summer Finds from Tuckernuck

I love this entire look from Tuckernuck.

weekend meanderings summer finds from Tuckernuck

Dress/ Earrings/ Clutch/ Sandals/ Sunglasses/ Tote/Bracelet

If you would like to see more of my “Finds”, visit My Daily Finds

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THIS WEEK

lavender cupcakes with marshmallow buttercream frosting on blue and white vintage plates

 

I shared a delicious recipe for Lavender Cupcakes with Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting.

fig blackberry and peach coffeecake three pieces piled on a plate

Blackberry, Fig and Peach Coffeecake perfect for summer weekend guests and brunches.

Friday Favorites The Wedding Dress Sweing Circle Book Cover

The Wedding Dress Circle and a few other great books to add to your book list.

THE END

That is it for weekend meanderings, have a wonderful weekend my friends and Happy Father’s Day

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT KIM AND JULIET’S WEEKEND MEANDERINGS!

MAKE MINE A SPRITZER

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  1. La Contessa says

    June 18, 2022 at 10:12 am

    Juliet will love those cupcakes,,
    Blue is her color and I am always watching out for her,!,,,

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    • Juliet says

      June 18, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      Good morning, Elizabeth! Looks like you are thinking along the same lines. Love your Father’s Day menu … and your Tuckernuck ensemble. I adore that store … it is so summer! I’m tempted to make your cupcakes for my Father’s Day dessert. Jim and his son would be in heaven. I also appreciate your Father’s Day suggestions. Now that my dad is gone I regret not asking more questions … getting more things recorded on video and, well, I just miss him. Wishing you a beautiful weekend, my friend. xo

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    • Juliet says

      June 18, 2022 at 2:29 pm

      I appreciate it, Elizabeth! xo

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  2. William Kendall says

    June 18, 2022 at 10:38 am

    The rigatoni sounds good!

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  3. kim says

    June 18, 2022 at 12:41 pm

    Love this post. I am going to share this Elizabeth. This is is much what dad’s want, more than a shirt or toy. They just want out time and attention. My dad is 82 and we talk twice a day. We try and do lunch out once a week and I feel grateful to have him in my life! Your dad sounds amazing. What a great thing he is still playin ball twice a week. That is what keeps them young! Always great recipes to don from you. I think we are grilling, making a salad and lemon pound cake!
    I hope you gave a beautiful weekend. I need to catch up on your Fridays later today. xo

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  4. kim says

    June 18, 2022 at 12:42 pm

    By the way, love the Tuckernuck look! I have had great luck ordering things from the, Love that bag too. The book looks good., Have you read The Gown about the women who made Queen Elizabeth’s dress back in the 50’s? it’s excellent too.

    Reply
  5. Cindy says

    June 19, 2022 at 1:06 pm

    Happy Father’s day to your dad. Truthfully the ideas you shared I thinks dad’s will love.

    Pinned!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      June 19, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      Cindy, thank you so much. I really appreciate that. Have a wonderful day!

      Reply
  6. Mary Ann Pickett says

    June 20, 2022 at 7:33 am

    Such a beautiful Father’s Day post. Funny that we both mentioned Tuckernuck. I do like their clothes!

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      June 20, 2022 at 7:41 am

      Thank you Mary Ann! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
  7. Donna Allen says

    June 20, 2022 at 2:02 pm

    Great tips for Father’s Day! Hope you enjoyed the day, your menu looks so yummy! I won’t be able to see my dad on that day either, so a phone chat it is!

    Reply

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