Someone is so excited that it’s Friday they can hardly even STAND it!
Who, Lincoln? Nah, he’s just jazzed about the super cute onesie my girlfriend sent him last week. Iowa Pride! (Here’s where you can get one for your state >) I’m loving how his personality is shining through more and more each day. He is such a blast. Earlier this week he laughed for the first time and I thought my heart was going to shatter into a million pieces. Ok, so it happened in his sleep…but still!
Anywho, it’s me who’s excited for the weekend! It’s supposed to be hot but beautiful around here, so my Mom and I are going to try and get down to the Farmers’ Market on Saturday morning. It’s been a few weeks and I’m itching to get back to the hustle and bustle of the world’s best weekend-morning activity. (Besides brunch, of course. Hmm, might try and fit that in as well.) Can’t believe there’s only a couple of months left before the market closes for the season. Summer, don’t leave us yet!
At any rate, after a small hiatus, Friday Favorites is back! As I mentioned I haven’t had much time to surf the internet lately, but after perusing my Pinterest boards a few days ago I realized I had pinned a bunch of stuff before my little bundle of joy came. In the future I hope to work these posts in about once or twice a month. They’re fun for everyone involved. :)
That being said, wherever you are and whatever you do have a wonderful weekend, and in the meantime please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites!
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Favorite treat: S’mores Bars. Graham cracker crusted brownies topped with all the s’mores goodies you can handle. I’ll take the pan, thanks.
Favorite project: Instagram Memory Display. Use Photoshop (or other photo editing software) to make a collage of 2×2″ instagram photos, then print it poster-sized at Costco for cheap. Love this idea – especially since I’ve been posting more and more pics of Lincoln on my Instagram account. Before long I’ll have a whole bunch to chose from!
Favorite twist: Peach Pie Cinnamon Rolls. As I mentioned I simply can’t get enough peaches right now. Yesterday I had one that was so juicy I choked on it! (Sad, but delicious…) This peach-spiked twist on the classic cinnamon roll looks mouthwatering.
Favorite find: Vintage Tote Bag. COULDN’T YOU JUST?!
Favorite pick me up: The Ultimate Spinach Smoothie. Awesome Thai twist to the classic green smoothie. Cannot wait to make this one.
Favorite furball. Awww. Reminds me of Ben and Linc!
Favorite free: Gluten-Free Oatmeal Peach Bread. Gluten free eaters (and everyone, really) rejoice! This sweet peach bread looks healthy yet delicious.
Favorite road trip: TV Food Maps. Search by state for all the restaurants featured on The Food Network, the Travel Channel, etc. Fun!
Favorite recipe: Kong Bao Ji Ding. That’s Kung Pao Chicken, y’all. Ben and I are next level obsessed with KPC. Going to try this recipe out ASAP. Definitely doesn’t look overly complicated.
Favorite DIY: Drawer Pull Chalk Holders. I love the idea of spray painting drawer pulls then hanging them upside down on a chalkboard wall to hold the chalk. So clever!
Favorite salad: Roasted Corn Caesar Salads with Parmesan Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing. With brown butter croutons. YES.
Favorite reminder: Daily Cleaning Schedule. Mommy brain has rendered me unable to finish a project in any room in the house. It’s times like these when I need a schedule to look at and say, ok, here’s what I need to do today! Except for making the beds. Ain’t nobody got time for dat.
Favorite sip: Southern Shandy. Beer + Lemonade + Peach Brandy. So much win. I bet a nice peach slice perched on the side would be delightful, too.
Favorite fashion: Michael Kors “Lady Nini” Chain Link Bracelet Watch. How pretty is the tortoise intertwined with gold in the chain?
Favorite splurge: Karamel Sutra Cupcakes (Chocolate and Caramel Swirl Cupcakes.) Anything with a caramel center has me hook, line and sinker. Ben surprised me with a bag of caramel-filled Ghirardelli chocolates last week and let’s just say…they didn’t last long.
From us to you – have a good one!
Your happiness is shining through your writing! I am broadly grinning with each blog post I read….not saying you weren’t a happy camper before mind you! Love your Friday Fav’s and am drooling over that Vintage Leather Tote, even while I cringe at the $200 price tag. Must tell you that just last night I saw an infant who was only about 9 hours old smile her very first smile and MY heart almost burst… and it wasn’t my kid! I can only imagine how you felt!!!!! (I am a labor/nursery/post partum nurse) I hope you enjoy your Market Saturday with Mom, and am looking forward to the great pics I’m sure you’ll have.
Isn’t it so interesting your cravings during pregnancy, but nobody mentions the after part! We used to live in the Des Moines area when I was going to college. Des Moines is great! I miss it so much, minus the winters. Maybe one day we will head back that way. For now our little crew is close to grandma & grandpa’s. That’s what is really us all about in life! When your little one gets a nit older and doesn’t take as much time one in one, you should try your hand at a garden. It’s so rewarded and knowing you are feeding your family something healthy you have grown, sounds pretty granola but really is worth it. No I’m not a hippy! Lol!
“Most” babies begin life looking like adorable little no-necks….not your little guy. He has the most amazing little visible neck already. Seriously cute…..and he makes any post more appealing!! Enjoy. I know you are!
Kristin, thank you SO much for including my Peach Pie Cinnamon Rolls in your Friday Favorites! I’m really touched, especially to be along such mouthwatering recipes like the S’mores Bars and Green Thai Smoothie.
Lincoln looks like an absolute sweetheart! He’s going to be such a cute little baby (and he’s lucky to have a really talented mom!). Have a wonderful time at the Farmer’s Market, and hopefully you find some sweet and juicy end-of-summer produce!
Well look at you really getting back into the swing of things. Good job Momma! Love so much about this Friday Favorites, I need to find a way to make that photo collage, I have WAY too many Instagram pictures. Loooovvee the purse, I can almost feel the soft supple leather. That Kung Pao needs to get in my mouth ASAP! I’m actually making Kung Pao Shrimp Sunday for next week’s lunches.
I desperately need that cleaning schedule! I’m a good cook, but a horrible housekeeper.
So glad Friday fav is back!! That Instagram board is a great idea and love those s’mores bars and cupcakes!! Yummy!!
Linc is so tiny & adorable, I can hardly stand it!
Lincoln is adorable. Enjoy every moment. My kids are teenagers now. I’m loving all your pics and will be doing some pinning!
Hooray Fridays are back. And a couple good ideas for the peaches that I have languishing in my fridge. (we split a lug with my neighbor and I need to get them used up)
I love Friday Favorites!! But, this may be my favorite thanks to a certain cutie. :) Oh, and I am also obsessed with that watch and bag. #wishlist
Omg, the TV Food Map is life-changing. Not gonna lie; a majority of our destinations are influenced by the local eats, so we’re ALWAYS researching food show stops beforehand. Glorious!
Hope things are going well for you three…certainly looks they are :-)
Love that instagram idea. I need to get on that project asap! Lincoln is such a little cutie!