Happy Friday everyone!
Well it’s Christmas Eve eve, and the anticipation of gift giving, spending time with family, and a looming vacation has turned me into a giddy school child, but at the same time, I can’t believe the holidays are almost over!
I mean, we still have our pumpkins from Halloween in the garage!
I know.
No, I know.
But seriously, where has the time gone? 2011 was definitely one of the fastest years of my life, and I am so excited for 2012 to begin. I feel like I have NO idea what is on the horizon, which is very, very exciting.
Anyways, I’ll save it for the obligatory 2011 recap post in about a week. ;)
In the meantime, here are my favorite finds from around the web this week!
Favorite “why didn’t I think of that?”: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Krispies. My favorite cereal on earth in krispie form!
Favorite wrist bling: Michael Kors Runway Rose Gold Watch. I tried this on the other day at Nordstrom and almost died. It is SO beautiful!
Favorite moment. ’nuff said.
Favorite getaway. If you ever see me lounging in a hammock hanging from a palm tree over the ocean, slap me. Then get me a pina colada.
or one of these…
Favorite sip: Skinny Clementine Martini. Perfect for those cuties that are now in season.
Favorite workout: FitSugar Full-Body Circuit Workout. I’m trying this out today as part of my LAST workout in the 20 Day Holiday Workout Challenge!!!!
Favorite switch up: Cheese Enchilada Stacks. An easier, cooler way to serve enchiladas.
Favorite party dress: ASOS Tulip Dress. They also have this in Navy. I can’t decide which one’s cuter.
Favorite Sunday supper: Ricotta Dumplings with Chevre & Herbs. Thinking I can turn my luck around with ricotta dumplings with this recipe. Plus it’s got chevre, so even it it bombs…I still have chevre! ;)
Favorite knock out holiday dessert: Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cake with White Chocolate Candy Cane Ganache. AHHH!!! :D :D :D
Favorite furball. I think…I want a dog! Ben and I are going to discuss after the holidays!
Favorite festive pumps: Sofia Vergara Women’s Tipsy Red Carpet Pump from – get ready for it – KMART! These are SO cute!
Favorite festive serving platter: DIY Mint Platters. You have to check these out – they’d be perfect for Christmas or New Years!
And with that, I am out! Wishing you all a very merry Christmas, happy holiday and spectacular new year!
Katie 01.13.2012
OMG!! That video! I AM crying laughing SO hard. Funniest s@*t EVER, already watched it back to back multiple times! Now going back for more!!
Thanks for sharing!
Stacey 12.26.2011
If you guys decide to get a dog, PLEASE consider rescuing or adopting from a shelter …. There are sooooooo many fabulous dogs there that need good homes!!!
Gabby 12.25.2011
Merry Christmas!! I love that watch. I literally gasped when I saw it in a catalog a couple days ago! Also – very exciting about the dog possibility! We just adopted a golden retriever/lab mix from a rescue organization in Carroll, IA. It has been a huge responsibility and can be frustrating at times, but it is so rewarding! You fall in love and they become a part of your family so fast. :)
Jacki 12.25.2011
Ok, my daughter read your post before I did and made the mint tray…. She brought to Christmas with peppermint kisses on it. While I was washing off counters, I grabbed it to move to livingroom. I told Whitley the tray was sticky and dumped the kisses in the sink and went to wash the platter. As I am sticking it under the faucet and watching the red and white swirls in horror is when I figured out they were really mints. Whitley rounded the corner and asked me what the heck I was doing! Probably not something to pick up with damp hands!
Cathy 12.25.2011
Merry Christmas Iowa Girl! Just wanted to tell you we had your Party Potatoes (your Mom’s) for the lst time for our Christmas Eve dinner…..they were awesome. I doubled the recipe and the pan was scraped clean!!! Thanks for all the great recipes and advice……
Lindsey Michaud 12.24.2011
Puppies are the best!! word of advice, I have a 10 month old lab and a 3 month old shepard/lab mix that was abandoned in a park… The older one was really easy to housebreak, but the little one is VERY time consuming so be ready for crating and constant watchfulness so they don’t poo all over the house! I think I forgot about all that when I said we’d take her in. Worth the frustration and occasional disrupted sleep :) Merry Christmas!
Brian 12.24.2011
dress – showed my wife ( who by the way is your twin ) and we like it but not the shoes in that picture.
Iowa Girl Eats 12.24.2011
I agree. Would’ve looked much better with a nude heel!
Laura 12.24.2011
I am making the Peanut Butter Cup Cookies from your Friday Favorites. I went and bought ingredients for it. I thought I thought I would let you know I am buying my 3rd bottle ever of vanilla. Every time, I get to buy vanilla I feel like I actually do bake for my family :)
Iowa Girl Eats 12.24.2011
Awww, nice! :)
Lou 12.23.2011
hahah those videos are hilarious! My fave is “That poor dog needs waterrrr”. And “Is that hummus?”. Too funny. I hear there are at least three more videos on the way from the creator.
Get a dog! You won’t regret it, but it is a big decision!
Merry Christmas to you and your family – thanks for the great reading over the year, and all the best for 2012 :D
Jamie 12.23.2011
BAHAHAHAHHA I am DYING. That is video is HILAR. And so true, even though it’s hard to admit that that’s what we say!
And you absolutely, positively, MUST and I mean MUUUUUST get. a. dog. If I could offer every single person in the world just one piece of advice, it would be to get a dog.
“Nobody can fully understand love unless he’s owned by a dog.”
Monte 12.23.2011
Merry Christmas Kristin, and thanks for all of the great posts
ris 12.23.2011
We had our halloween pumpkins, I kid you not, until MAY. At first it was just laziness but then we wanted to see how long they would last if not carved. The answer is a very very long time!
dawn 12.23.2011
I am laughing at the Girls Say video’s, so funny.. Right? LOL… omg! Super cute!
I also love that wreath… I am making that, will be easier to find than boxwood for sure!
Corey @ Learning Patience 12.23.2011
so you do know that SGS episode 2 was released yesterday????
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffingtonpost.com%2F2011%2F12%2F19%2Fshit-girls-say-episode-two-video_n_1158587.html&h=pAQEOONgbAQHYHOyOKngTT6lUaWfSN82BO-4uVVGDs-6–Q
xoxo from Trinidad
Iowa Girl Eats 12.23.2011
Haha yeah I linked to it up top! :)
Renae 12.23.2011
….. I still have pumpkins in my garage too ~ just discovered this today. Hope to catch up next weekend!
Ashley @ coffee cake and cardio 12.23.2011
That breakfast casserole sounds awesome!
Emily 12.23.2011
I love all of these favorite things!