Welcome back to this week's link party! Warmer weather, school is almost out and vacations are being planned.  Graduations and summer parties are in full swing. Lois shares her  recipe  for a blue punch.  This would be so fun to make for the 4th of July. Maybe add some frozen sliced strawberries? How about adding frozen blueberries to our  pink punch . We are on to something here!  I'm starting to notice and think of all things USA. So excited to celebrate America's 250! Looking forward to your red, white and blue links in the upcoming weeks. Favorite Things This Week: Walking tacos  recipe- quick dinner for crazy May schedules. Want to try this creamy  pasta  recipe. Cute  "spa in a jar"  gift idea. Do you remember getting Slurpee's in the summer? Make your own  here . Parchment paper cupcake  liners . Received  peony's  for Mother's Day. They are so pretty. Wondering if I could grow some from  bulbs ...