What Does Summer Mean to You?

Although summer hasn't "officially" started according to the calendar, with the kids out of school (and me wishing I was a teacher), I think we can all agree - it's summer!  Bring. it. on.  I love summer, and after the miserable winter we've had, I was beginning to think it would never arrive.  What does summer mean to you?

For me, it brings a lot of different things to mind. 

Easy breezy decorating...

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Outdoor entertaining...

Martha Stewart



Midwest Living

Deliciously fresh summer fruits...

One of my summer dessert faves is a trifle made with all of these beautiful berries.

I love this recipe because it's not only delicious, it's pretty!  Definitely looks impressive if you're taking it to a summer party.  There is something about layered desserts that look fancy.

Berry Trifle
1 pound cake (I usually buy a yummy one at the grocery store)
2 containers fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced into quarters
2 pints fresh blueberries rinsed
2 boxes vanilla Jell-o instant pudding
1 container Cool Whip

• Mix vanilla pudding according to package directions and fold in Cool Whip.
• Slice the pound cake and then cut into cubes.  Layer pound cake in the bottom of your trifle dish.
• Cover the bottom layer of pound cake with pudding/Cool Whip mixture
• Sprinkle a layer of mixed berries on top of the pudding/Cool Whip
• Repeat this process, (2-3 layers total, depending upon the size of your dish), ending with a layer of berries.
• Cover and chill for an hour or overnight.

Enjoy!