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Recipes · June 27, 2021

Patriotic Fruit Pizza

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If you’re anything like me, then you probably love a good fruit pizza as a nice summer dessert. And what’s even better is to make it have a patriotic spin to it! This dessert is perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July or any of the patriotic holidays! 

Or really anytime because you don’t even have to make it into an American flag. But, it does make for the perfect red, white, and blue dessert in my opinion!

That’s the fun part about a fruit pizza recipe, you can customize it to however you want. Let the creative juices flow! But, for today I am going to show you just how easy it is to make this delicious and easy fruit pizza.

I always remember my mom making delicious fruit pizzas growing up. Whether they were for summer holidays or just because, they always were delicious and never disappointed! I think any kind of sugar cookie pizza recipe like this is perfect for a crowd or party! 

Patriotic Fruit Pizza

Ingredients Needed for Patriotic Fruit Pizza:

The great thing about this Fourth of July fruit pizza is that it doesn’t not require too many ingredients. Just a quick trip to the grocery store and back, and you will have everything you need to make this easy and delicious recipe! 

  • Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough, Such as Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough 
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
  • 2/3 Cup of Sugar 
  • 8 oz Raspberries 
  • 8 oz Blueberries 
  • 16 oz Fresh Strawberries, sliced
Ingredients Needed for Patriotic Fruit Pizza
All the yummy ingredients!

Make The Sugar Cookie Crust

This recipe is so simple and easy but you do need to divide into two parts. First, you need to make the crust. And then, you need to make the cream cheese filling. 

So while the crust bakes, you can make the filling mixture. It really doesn’t take long at all and the longest part is just waiting for the crust to cool.

To make the crust, you just need to slice the pre-made cookie dough into rounds. Then, spread it around on a greased pizza pan or cookie sheet and flatten it out evenly. 

After you have flattened it out, you can then bake crust it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. You want it to be a nice golden brown when you take it out of the oven. That way you get a delicious chewy cookie crust for the pizza!

Sugar Cookie Crust
A nice golden brown crust!

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

After you bake your sugar cookie crust for the patriotic fruit pizza, you need to let it cool completely. While it is doing that, you can then make the cream cheese mixture that goes on top of the pizza. 

Simply combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. You can use a an electric hand mixer or a regular electric mixer for this.

Then, add in half of the whipped cream topping and mix well. Fold in the remaining whipped topping and viola! It is done! it creates a delicious and creamy frosting that pairs perfectly with the sugar cookie base!

Once you have mixed it all together, you can then spread about half of the mixture onto the cooled crust in an even layer. You can save the rest of it to pipe in white stripes for the flag.

Cream Cheese Filling
Here you can see about half the cream cheese mixture is on the pizza and the rest is saved for piping the white stripes.

Assemble the Patriotic Fruit Pizza

Now you just need to assemble the patriotic fruit pizza in a flag pattern! I just did the outline in blueberries and then the corner of the flag too. I used a star cookie cutter to place blueberries around the area. 

That way, when I took it out, you could see a star shape. I then just alternated between strawberries and raspberries for the stripes.

After I added in all the fruit, I went back and piped in more of the cream cheese mixture for the white stripes. And that was it! You can see how it made a perfect red, white, and blue fruit pizza by alternating all the fresh berries! 

I placed it in the fridge for a few hours before serving and set it out at room temperature to serve! You can also store any leftovers in an airtight container as well. 

Patriotic Fruit Pizza
Look how cute it turned out to be!

Enjoy Your Fruit Pizza

After it is chilled, you can then serve it and enjoy it! I absolutely love fruit pizza and can eat it anytime, but I do think it is the perfect dessert, especially for Independence Day.

It’s the perfect American flag fruit pizza and it is definitely one of my favorite 4th of July desserts to bring to a party or get together! 

If you’re looking for other summery desserts, then be sure to check out this easy lemon cream pie as well. Do y’all like fruit pizza too?

If so, what are some of your favorite fruits to put on top? I would love to hear all about it below! And I hope you enjoyed this yummy sugar cookie fruit pizza recipe too! Let me know if you try it out this summer as well! 

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Patriotic Fruit Pizza

A delcious fruit pizza with a patriotic spin to it!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tube Refrigerated Sugar Cooke Dough
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 2/3 Cup Sugar
  • 8 oz Whipped Topping Thawed
  • 8 oz Raspberries
  • 8 oz Blueberries
  • 8 oz Strawberries

Instructions
 

For the Sugar Cookie Crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Open the cookie dough tube and slice into rounds.
  • Put the rounds of cookie dough all over a greased 12 inch pizza pan.
  • Flatten the rounds out with your hands until you get a nice even layer.
  • Bake in oven until cookie crust because lightly browned. Around 12-15 minutes.
  • Cool the crust completely before adding on the cream cheese mixture.

For the Cream Cheese Mixture:

  • Beat cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar together until smooth.
  • Add in half of the whipped topping and beat mixture for a minute more.
  • Fold in the rest of the whipped topping. Blend.
  • Scoop about half of the mixture onto cooled pizza crust and spread evenly.
  • Use the berries to create a flag on the pizza. I outlined mine with blueberries and then alternated between raspberries and strawberries for the stripes.
  • Use remaining cream cheese mixture to pipe in white stripes as well.

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Comments

  1. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    June 27, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    This is really cute and looks yummy! I’m not American, but I may make it with a different design. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      Thank you so much! You can totally make it with whatever fruit you have on hand!

      Reply
  2. Lucy says

    June 27, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    What a lovely idea! I really want to make a fruit pizza now! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:46 pm

      You definitely should! I love fruit pizzas so much!

      Reply
  3. readandreviewit says

    June 27, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    Great recipe! I’m not American but this truly looks delicious. Thanks for sharing x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:46 pm

      No problem at all. You definitely dint have to make it into a flag, just use whatever fruit you have on hand!

      Reply
  4. Jaya Avendel says

    June 27, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    Oh my, this looks positively divine! I thought ‘fruit pizza. What?’, but I love the dessert spin on it and how easy it is to make! With plenty of fresh fruit and whipped cream too, what a cooling treat.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:46 pm

      No problem at all! It is very delicious!

      Reply
  5. Alexis says

    June 27, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    This looks so yummy and cute! I love this as a dessert idea for the Fourth of July, but really any time during the summer. Thanks for sharing!

    Alexis| https://cafe-beauty.com/

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:47 pm

      Yes, you could definitely do it anytime during the summer and just use whatever fruit you wanted to use!

      Reply
  6. Della Driscoll says

    June 28, 2021 at 9:55 am

    5 stars
    What a lovely idea and a dessert perfect for summer! Loved this recipe xx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:47 pm

      Thank you so much my friend. It is a perfect summer dessert!

      Reply
  7. Rosie Ireland says

    June 28, 2021 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow this is just excellent! I might make this for July 4th and have a BBQ!

    Rosie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:47 pm

      You definitely should! It is so perfect for the fourth!

      Reply
  8. Sue Berk Koch says

    June 28, 2021 at 10:38 am

    This would be great to take to a block party or picnic. Easy and kid-friendly. Thanks for the recipe!

    –Sue
    http://www.susanberkkoch.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      Yes it sure is easy and kid friendly too!

      Reply
  9. Eleanor Jones says

    June 28, 2021 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    This looks delicious! I’m not American myself but I know this is an important time of the year x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      Thank you so much, it is delicious

      Reply
  10. Richie says

    June 28, 2021 at 4:04 pm

    Hi Charity,

    A what now? A fruit pizza?! I can honestly say that I’ve never heard of such a thing.

    … but I’m very glad that you have expanded my horizons because this sounds delicious. I may even be adventurous and try it before the 4 July 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      You definitely should! Fruit pizza will change your life lol

      Reply
  11. Simona says

    June 28, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    Aww this looks so cute Charity! I think pizza as a sweet side it’s something I love, so this one will be tried very soon x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 28, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      Thank you, let me know how it goes for you! I’m sure you will love it!

      Reply
  12. Monique says

    June 29, 2021 at 1:39 am

    5 stars
    This is so creative! Would love to try these berries in fruit pizza! Thanks for sharing.

    http://www.lifebeginsattwenty.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      Thank you, the berries make it so tasty!

      Reply
  13. Heidi says

    June 29, 2021 at 5:04 am

    Fruit pizzas are one of my favorite things to make. I haven’t made it with refrigerated sugar cookie dough before. I will have to try it. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      Yes, it makes it super easy and quick to do so!

      Reply
  14. Shyla says

    June 29, 2021 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is fantastic. I love fruit pizza and I am going to try recreating this for my little ones. It looks so great! Your recipes are beyond professional and the photography is superb. Great job on this one.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      Awe thank you for that sweet compliment! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  15. markstraveljournal says

    June 29, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    I have to say I’ve never heard of a fruit pizza. But this looks fabulous! And simple to make! Thanks for sharing,

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      Really?? I grew up on fruit pizza lol I love having them as a desert in the summer!

      Reply
  16. Alghashiyah says

    June 29, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    This look delicious and so cool to make I think I may have to try it thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      Thank you, you definitely should try it out sometime

      Reply
  17. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    June 29, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    This looks and sounds amazing! I love the patriotic, summer look to this dessert. I think I’ll try and create a Canadian version! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:15 pm

      Thank you, you should definitely create a Canadian version. That would be so cute!

      Reply
  18. Nyxie says

    June 29, 2021 at 3:05 pm

    This is class and just in time for the 4th of July!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      Thank you so much my friend!

      Reply
  19. Simply Alex Jean says

    June 29, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    This looks so lovely – I wish I could have a slice right now! Your photos look stunning and this sounds so easy to make.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 29, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      Awe thank you. I appreciate that! It is super easy to make

      Reply
  20. Fadima Mooneira says

    June 30, 2021 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    Wow……awesome pizza. Good for this weekend eh. Happy Independence Day in advance. Hope you’ll have a good celebration.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 1, 2021 at 12:01 am

      Thank you so much! I am sure we will!

      Reply
  21. CookBakeLive says

    June 30, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    5 stars
    This is so pretty! And it looks amazing! I think I’ll give it a try for the 4th this weekend.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 1, 2021 at 12:01 am

      Thank you, you definitely should!

      Reply
  22. Lou Farrell says

    June 30, 2021 at 4:20 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, that looks fantastic. I’m wondering if I can adapt for the UK flag and I think I can. Roll on the weekend for me to give this a try.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 1, 2021 at 12:01 am

      Yes you definitely should. That is a great idea!

      Reply
  23. Rachael says

    July 1, 2021 at 1:20 pm

    This looks so delicious and perfect for the summer months! I am not American but I love it! This would be great to enjoy at a summer BBQ x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 1, 2021 at 11:36 pm

      Awe thank you. I appreciate it

      Reply
  24. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    July 10, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing, this fruit pizza looks lovely, you could also do for other countries with different fruit 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 10, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      Yes you definitely could do that too!

      Reply
  25. Karalee Shotola says

    July 20, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    5 stars
    It has been FOREVER since I had a fruit pizza & this one looks so good! I hope you had a great 4th of July!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      July 20, 2021 at 11:10 pm

      Yes it was delicious and I hope you had a great one too!

      Reply
  26. Michelle Gast says

    December 7, 2021 at 7:40 pm

    5 stars
    I love festive and creative ideas like this! =) Shared on Pinterest as well.
    ~Michelle
    https://michellescrazybusylife.net

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 8, 2021 at 12:01 am

      Awe thank you. I really appreciate it!

      Reply

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Y’all already know I’ve been on a serious freezer Y’all already know I’ve been on a serious freezer meal kick lately since I unfortunately have to go back to work next week 😭 And let me tell you… having a freezer stocked full of easy homemade dinners is about to save me on those busy weeknights!

One of my all-time favorite freezer meals is this homemade chicken pot pie recipe 🥧✨ It definitely takes a little extra work, especially if you make the homemade pie crust from scratch; but trust me, it is SO worth it. The creamy chicken filling, flaky buttery crust, and cozy comfort food vibes make it one of the best dinners ever.

Anytime I make homemade chicken pot pie, I always make two: one for dinner now and one freezer meal for later. And this time, I took my extra frozen chicken pot pie to my sweet mama after her surgery yesterday 💛 It’s honestly the perfect meal to bring someone recovering from surgery, welcoming a new baby, or just going through a hard season because all they have to do is pop it in the oven for an easy homemade comfort meal.

If you love easy freezer meals, homemade comfort food recipes, or make-ahead dinners for busy families, you definitely need to try this one!

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my homemade chicken pot pie recipe! 🥧 #chickenpotpie #chickenpotpies #freezerfriendly #freezerfriendlymeals #comfortfoods
So instead of using the actual truck bed for two 1 So instead of using the actual truck bed for two 12-foot trees, he somehow decides cramming them into my SUV is the better option 🤣 And I’m still shocked they even fit. Barely 😅

Meanwhile, his shiny new truck is sitting safe and spotless in the garage where not a single speck of dirt or potting soil can touch it 😂🚙

Tell me I’m not the only wife dealing with this kind of logic?! 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 #marriagehumor #povreels #funnymarriage #husbandwifecomedy #husbandwifejokes
I can’t believe it’s officially been one month sin I can’t believe it’s officially been one month since my endometriosis excision surgery. Honestly, I really thought by now I’d be coming on here saying I finally felt like myself again. I wanted this surgery to be the answer so badly. But the truth is… I’m still struggling every single day.

The lower back pain, hip pain, chronic fatigue, GI issues, insomnia, dizziness, and POTS-like symptoms are all still here. And while my surgeon was absolutely wonderful and removed the endometriosis she found, we’re now starting to realize there may be something more going on underneath it all.

Right now we’re exploring possibilities like EDS, MCAS, and POTS, which honestly feels overwhelming because getting doctors to truly listen and take women seriously can feel like a full time job in itself. I know so many women with chronic illness, endometriosis, and invisible illnesses understand exactly what I mean.

But even though I’m discouraged, I’m not giving up. I know my body, I know something still isn’t right, and I’ll continue advocating for myself until I get answers. And if sharing my story helps even one woman feel less alone in her own health journey, then it’s worth it 🤍 #chronicillnessawareness #chronicillnesswarrior #endometriosis #endometriosisexcision #chronicallyill
Since I’ve been home recovering from surgery and g Since I’ve been home recovering from surgery and getting ready to head back to work next week, I’ve been stocking my freezer with all my favorite freezer-friendly meals, and this crockpot spaghetti sauce is always at the top of the list 🍝❤️

This easy slow cooker spaghetti sauce recipe is seriously my all-time favorite comfort food. There’s nothing better than a big plate of spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, especially when the crockpot does all the work for you! Just toss everything in, let it simmer low and slow all day, and your house smells AMAZING 🤤

One of the best parts? This recipe makes a huge batch, so I always freeze extra for easy weeknight dinners later on. Just thaw, heat, and dinner is basically done 🙌 Perfect for busy work weeks, meal prep, freezer cooking, and easy family dinners!

If you want my easy crockpot spaghetti sauce recipe too, comment “recipe” below and I’ll send it your way! 🍅 #spaghetti #spaghettisauce #crockpotrecipes #crockpot #freezerfriendly
One of my favorite easy patriotic desserts to make One of my favorite easy patriotic desserts to make every summer is this fresh and delicious Patriotic Fruit Pizza! 🇺🇸🍓🫐 It’s the perfect Memorial Day dessert or Fourth of July dessert because it’s so simple to throw together, looks super festive, and everyone always loves it!

I love using fresh strawberries and blueberries to create the red, white, and blue patriotic design, and the sweet sugar cookie crust with creamy frosting makes it absolutely irresistible. Plus, it’s one of those quick and easy desserts that’s perfect whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a cookout, or just wanting a fun summer treat!

If you want the full Patriotic Fruit Pizza recipe, comment “recipe” below and I’ll send it your way! ❤️🤍 #fruitpizza #summerdessert #summerdesserts #patriotic #patrioticdessert
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend with BBQs, fa As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend with BBQs, family gatherings, and time spent with loved ones, let’s not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day 🇺🇸❤️

This holiday is about honoring and remembering the brave men and women of our military who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and for this country we love so much. Because freedom is never free.

So while you enjoy the long weekend, fly your American flags proudly, hug your family a little tighter, and take a moment to remember the heroes who gave everything for the United States of America. Land of the free because of the brave. 🇺🇸 #america #memorialday #freedomisntfree #rememberthefallen #memorialdayweekend🇺🇸
But honestly, after this drought, waking up to a r But honestly, after this drought, waking up to a rainy morning felt so cozy. And my little garden is definitely thankful too 🌱 Nothing makes me happier lately than sitting in the rocking chairs on the porch, listening to the rain come down, and pretending I’m a little old lady already 😂

Slow mornings, fresh rain, growing gardens, and hot coffee… that’s basically my ideal summer morning at this point 🤍

Anyone else turn into a porch-sitting grandma the second it rains? 🤣🌧️ #porchsitting #porchsittin #rainymorning #cozymorning #rainymood
Hosting a Memorial Day cookout this weekend? 🇺🇸 Th Hosting a Memorial Day cookout this weekend? 🇺🇸 These American Flag Cupcakes are the perfect easy patriotic dessert for your Memorial Day party, BBQ, or summer cookout! They were so fun to decorate and turned out absolutely delicious too ❤️🤍💙

If you want the recipe for these festive Memorial Day cupcakes, comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👇 And tell me… what are your Memorial Day weekend plans? ☀️🍔🌭 #memorialday #memorialdaydessert #patrioticdessert #americanflag #patriotic
Need an easy no bake Memorial Day dessert everyone Need an easy no bake Memorial Day dessert everyone will love? 🇺🇸 These patriotic chocolate dipped Oreos are the perfect last minute treat for your Memorial Day weekend cookout, BBQ, party, or family gathering! They’re super simple to make, festive, and only require a few ingredients ❤️🤍💙

Ingredients:
✨ 16 oz vanilla candy coating (or white chocolate chips)
✨ Oreo cookies
✨ Patriotic sprinkles
✨ Red & blue glitter gel/icing (optional)

How to make them:
1️⃣ Melt the vanilla candy coating according to package directions
2️⃣ Dip each Oreo into the melted chocolate until fully coated
3️⃣ Add patriotic sprinkles while the chocolate is still soft
4️⃣ Drizzle with red and blue gel icing for a fun patriotic design
5️⃣ Let the chocolate harden and enjoy!

These no bake patriotic Oreos are such an easy Memorial Day dessert idea and would also be perfect for the 4th of July, summer parties, or any patriotic celebration! 🇺🇸✨

Save this easy patriotic dessert recipe for your Memorial Day weekend plans! #memorialdaydessert #memorialdaydesserts #oreos #dippedoreos #patrioticdesserts
Not me rolling out of bed looking like an absolute Not me rolling out of bed looking like an absolute hot mess but still getting way too excited to see if my tomato plants grew overnight 😜 I swear gardening has officially become my personality lately. Last year I felt like a complete beginner, but this year I actually feel like I kind of know what I’m doing now 😂

There’s just something so exciting about checking on your vegetable garden every morning, seeing new blooms, baby tomatoes growing, and all the progress from your hard work. Honestly, it’s become one of my favorite parts of the day 🪴☀️

Anyone else out there obsessed with checking their garden first thing every morning too?! 🍅 #gardening #tomatoplant #funnygardening #gardensofinstagram #gardenerlife
I saw this “Top 5 Horror Stories” trend on Instagr I saw this “Top 5 Horror Stories” trend on Instagram and honestly… this one hit a little too close to home. 💔

As many of you know, I’m exactly 3 weeks post-op from my endometriosis excision surgery today. While my surgery was successful and my surgeon did remove the endometriosis, I’m still dealing with many of the same symptoms I had before surgery. And if I’m being honest, that’s been really hard mentally and emotionally.

One of my biggest fears is that my endometriosis surgery won’t fully help and that the chronic pain, back pain, insomnia, pelvic pain, and fatigue never truly go away. I’ve heard from so many women in the endometriosis community that healing after excision surgery can take anywhere from 2-6 months, sometimes even longer. And while that gives me hope, it’s also difficult knowing recovery and healing isn’t immediate.

Endometriosis has already taken so much from my life physically, mentally, and emotionally. I just want to feel like myself again someday. But for now, I’m continuing to trust God through this healing journey, stay consistent with pelvic floor physical therapy, listen to my body, and take recovery one day at a time. 💛

I also wanted to share this because I know so many others silently struggle with chronic illness, chronic pain, endometriosis, fatigue, and invisible illnesses too. Healing is never linear, and every recovery journey looks different. If you’re going through something similar, please know you’re not alone. 🫶 #chronicillness #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #chronicillnesswarrior #endometriosiswarrior
I seriously can’t believe how fast May has flown b I seriously can’t believe how fast May has flown by! And the fact that it’s already Memorial Day weekend coming up!! I had a feeling it would since I’ve been on surgery leave and recovering this month 😜 But one thing I’m SO glad I did before surgery was get all of my patriotic summer decor put out early because I definitely wouldn’t have felt like decorating afterward.

Now I actually get to sit back, relax, and enjoy all the cozy red, white, and blue vibes around the house all summer long ❤️ There’s just something about patriotic home decor, American flag accents, and a festive coffee bar that makes everything feel like summertime is officially here!

So here’s a little peek at my patriotic coffee bar setup in all its red, white, and blue glory today 🇺🇸☕️ And honestly? I’ll probably leave it up all summer because I love it that much 😂
#patrioticvibes #patrioticdecor #coffeebar #vintagepatriotic #americandecor
AD If you’re looking for the ultimate easy summer AD If you’re looking for the ultimate easy summer grilling recipe, you’ve got to try the @juicy_lucyburger burgers from @harristeeter 🍔 These frozen cheese-stuffed burger patties are packed with melty cheese inside, so every bite tastes like a gourmet restaurant-style cheeseburger right at home!

One of my favorite things about these burgers is how quick and easy they are to make. There’s no need to thaw them first, just take the patties straight from the freezer, throw them on the grill for about 6 minutes per side, and dinner is ready in under 15 minutes! Perfect for summer cookouts, busy weeknights, backyard BBQs, and weekend grilling with family and friends.

If you love juicy cheeseburgers, easy grilling ideas, and simple summer dinner recipes, definitely head to your local Harris Teeter and grab these Juicy Lucy Burgers to try this summer too! 🍔☀️
Chapter 33 is here 🎉 And today officially marks 2 Chapter 33 is here 🎉 And today officially marks 2 weeks post-op from my endometriosis excision surgery! Honestly, the best birthday gift I could ask for is finally being cleared to soak in the hot tub and take my scalding hot baths again 😂 If you know me, then you know how much I’ve missed my hot baths during recovery these past two weeks!

At first, I was told no soaking for 4 weeks, so finding out it was only 2 weeks truly felt like a win  So today’s plans include lots of relaxing, healing, hot tub time, hanging out with my hubby, and continuing to take it easy while my body recovers from surgery.

And because life has a sense of humor, I also have pelvic floor physical therapy today too… nothing says “happy 33rd birthday” quite like a PT appointment 🤣 But honestly, I’m just thankful to be healing, feeling better, and moving forward in my endometriosis recovery journey one day at a time. 💛

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POV: You’re stuck recovering in bed so you cope by POV: You’re stuck recovering in bed so you cope by binge reading psychological thriller books 🤣📚

Since I’ve been laying around recovering with not much to do, I’ve spent most of my time completely hooked on some of the best psychological thriller books I’ve read in a while. Honestly, these twisty thriller novels have been the perfect distraction and now I need everyone to read them with me 👀 If you love dark thrillers, shocking endings, suspenseful books, and plot twists you NEVER see coming… add these to your TBR immediately!

📖 My recent psychological thriller book recommendations:

1️⃣ Gray After Dark — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I could NOT put this one down. Definitely my favorite thriller out of all of them! It had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end and the twists were insane. Dark, suspenseful, creepy, and so addictive. If you love fast-paced psychological thrillers, this one is a MUST READ.

2️⃣ Drowning in Paper Flowers — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Another thriller that completely consumed me. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the story surprised me again. The ending?! Absolutely wild.

3️⃣ Her First Lie — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Such a fun and twisty thriller read! Plus there was briefly a character named Charity in it which made me weirdly excited because I NEVER find my name in books 🤣

4️⃣ The Bartender — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Loved this easy thriller read! It has multiple POVs which can sometimes lose me, but this one was done really well and kept me hooked the whole time.

5️⃣ The Missing Ones — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Probably my least favorite of the bunch, mainly because the multiple POVs got a little confusing for me. BUT the storyline was super dark, twisty, and entertaining the entire time.

If you’re into thriller books, psychological suspense novels, mystery books with shocking twists, or binge-worthy reads that keep you up way too late… save this list for later 📚✨

Now tell me your favorite psychological thriller book because apparently this is my entire personality while I’m recovering 😂 

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Just reminiscing about our trip to Hilton Head Isl Just reminiscing about our trip to Hilton Head Island last month and already wishing we could go back! 🌴 Even though the weather didn’t exactly cooperate with us 😂 we still found SO many fun things to do around the island and honestly had the best time exploring. From beautiful beaches and cozy restaurants to shopping, sightseeing, and hidden gems, there’s so much to experience on Hilton Head Island, even on chilly or rainy days!

I finally finished my full Hilton Head Island travel blog post too, and it’s packed with all of our favorite spots, things to do, where to eat, and tips for first-time visitors! If you’re planning a Hilton Head vacation, family beach trip, or weekend getaway to South Carolina, this guide will help you plan the perfect trip 🏖️✨

Comment “Hilton Head” below and I’ll send you the blog post link! 💛 #hiltonhead #hiltonheadisland #hiltonheadsc #hiltonheadvacation #explorehiltonhead

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