Happy Friday everyone!
Today the three of us – Ben, Lincoln, and myself – are heading up to Minneapolis for our first weekend trip. Eek! Ben and I have always agreed that we don’t want to be tied to the house just because we have a child, but at the same time L does well on a schedule and I just hope he’ll do ok away from home. I suppose it’s like any new experience with a baby – you don’t know how it’ll go until you try!
That being said, #prayforus.
Speaking of hashtags, check out this video which nearly made me spit out my Apple Izze. It is SO funny!
Anyway, I’ll be sitting on a panel at an agribusiness conference this afternoon, discussing my experience with the Join My Journey program, then we’ll play the rest of the weekend by ear. Hoping to sneak in a trip to IKEA and maybe West Elm to look at furniture for the house (yep, STILL EMPTY – told you this would take awhile!) and no trip to our old stomping grounds would be complete without brunch at Uptown Diner. I can taste the cinnamon french toast now, mmm… : )
Wish us luck!
Whatever you do this weekend, make it a good one, and in the meantime please enjoy my favorite finds from the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites!
Click on the blue links to be taken to the original source.
Favorite bite: Apple Cider Caramel Glazed Pound Cake. Now, I really love my Fresh Apple Cake recipe, but something it’s unfortunately missing? An Apple Cider Caramel Glaze. DROOL.
Favorite find: Merona Satchel Handbag. I spotted this bag at Target earlier this week and swooned. Definitely not as luxe as the Coach bag I showed you a few weeks ago, but it looks really darn similar for a WHOLE lot less.
Favorite devour: Garlic Butter Spaghetti with Herbs. Pinch of Yum got it right with this recipe and post. Sometimes simple really is best.
Favorite funny: Bat Dad (click then scroll down for videos.) Oh my gosh, these videos of a Dad who disciplines his kids while wearing a batman mask are HYSTERICAL. I dare you not to laugh.
Favorite reuse: Mason Jar Lid Pies: Spiced Peach. What a brilliant idea to bake an individual pie inside a mason jar lid! The possibilities are endless.
Favorite fitness: Training for a 10K. Thinking about trying to fit this in before it gets too cold to run outdoors. The idea of a training plan to stick to as I get back into running is definitely appealing (yes I know the potential effects of exercise on nursing – I’m being careful!)
Favorite dip: Apple Pie Fries. I’ve had this recipe pinned for months. Apple pie filling stuffed between pie crusts then cut into fries and served with caramel sauce. So clever!
Favorite space: Kid’s Nook. I have a perfect place in the house for a little learning/activity nook for Lincoln when he gets older. I love how this is both fun but neat and tidy-looking (although I suppose it wouldn’t stay that way for long!) ; )
Favorite twist: Quinoa. Cranberry, Almond Grilled Chicken Salad. Great fall twist on the classic chicken salad. Would be good between two slices of bread, stuffed inside a pita, or scooped over a pile of lettuce.
Favorite travel: Villa Honegg Hotel, Switzerland. Talk about a spa with a view! The Villa Honegg Hotel in Switzerland was built in 1905, and comes complete with a one-of-a-kind view of Mt. Burgenstock from the spa pool. Sign me up!
Favorite drizzle: Brown Butter Buttermilk Syrup. I think borrowing my parent’s waffle maker so I can drown homemade waffles in a thick drizzle of brown butter buttermilk syrup might be in order soon. Crazy decadent.
Favorite lounge: Skinny Sweatpants. For some reason I can’t quite put my finger on these skinny sweatpants really appeal to me. I just think they’re too cute!
Favorite snack: Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Granola Bars. Homemade granola bars always seem to catch my eye. The combo of chocolate chips and almond butter in this version sound extra scrumptious.
Favorite bling: New York Stud Earrings. I think I’ve featured these earrings in another Friday Favorites post, but in a different color. The tortoise version here looks so smart. The perfect cap to a cute fall outfit.
Favorite indulge: Skillet Brownies. DYING! Love the fact that this recipe can be made from start to finish in a cast iron skillet. Totally trying this sooner rather than later.
Favorite DIY: Outdoor Fall Lanterns. Aren’t these cute? They’re not-so-cute craft store lanterns spray painted then filled with– well, I’ll let you click over to read the rest of the instructions. I think they’d look adorable on the front porch or fireplace mantel.
Favorite sweet: Pumpkin Twinkies with Cream Cheese Marshmallow Filling. Ok, these babies make me giddy. Homemade Pumpkin Twinkies with Cream Cheese Marshmallow Filling?! Definitely favorite pumpkin recipe I’ve found this season so far!
Have a wonderful weekend!
So true, will be easier to travel now, before he gets used to his crib and wants to crawl all around the hotel room.
Apple Pie Fries…Pumpkin Twinkies! Are my eyes deceiving me? I am pinning these babies right away.
Per usual, this list is on point!
I got that purse from Target in black and with in 3 days of using it a piece of the hardware came off…I didn’t even bother getting another one. Almost all the ones in my store had broken zippers, so I just don’t think the quality on this one is worth even the $40 price tag :(.
Ack – good to know! Will continue saving my pennies… ;)
yeah, same here! :) such a let down too because it really was a nice faux leather purse!
Have FUN in Mpls! How can you not? Ha……says this proud to be from here–fan of your blogging:)
Have you been to Hell’s Kitchen? It’s sooo good, the carmel roll feeds 2-3 people, the lemon ricotta pancakes are amazing…..it’s family friendly……delish food!
IKEA is so fun…..I need to get over there……it’s 20min’s from where I live and I don’t go too often, probably because it’s easy to find things…I never overspend though—they have great towels!~
LOVE HK! Their homemade peanut butter (of all things) is one of my favorite things ever. :)
Good—so you know the place:)
West Elm is so cool and The Container Store is across the parking lot from there……..along w/ so many restaurants on France Avenue.
Thanks for featuring our syrup! It is so good you will want to drink it:) Happy Friday! xo
I have a pair of skinny sweats very similar to those!! I love them! I feel like they have so much more style than yoga pants (which I also love!)
And I’m loving the baby updates! When your adorable little one came, I was worried my fav food blog would turn into a hub of baby gushing, but turns out I LOVE the baby gushing! Seriously he’s adorable!
Hi! Love your blog. I’ve been following you for ages and recently learned my neighbor Ellen is your friend from childhood. Good times! Anyway, researched a bit on exercise and nursing because I got all worried after your post. Found some good info on the always helpful Kellymom site.
http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/mom-exercise/
Have a fan weekend here in the TC!!
those skinny sweatpants remind me of a chic pair of long underwear…which is weird but awesome? enjoy mpls this weekend, we are going to have some rainy weather, but it should still be nice!
I have to second what both Emily and Jen have said. I started running again as soon as the doctor gave me the okay at 6 weeks after birth and have been running since. I also have trained for sprint and olympic triathlons and have had no effects on milk supply. My daughter is 19 months and still loves to nurse. Also, someone told me a myth once that running will make your milk turn sour and my lactation consultant confirmed that as a myth. Just make sure you stay hydrated and take in enough calories if you are having a longer run :)
I totally want those skinny sweatpants so I don’t have to worry about tripping on the hem of my pants when I’m walking down the stairs. Perfect for the cooler weather we will hopefully have soon!
Also, I would second what Emily said about exercise and milk supply. I’ve run and done TRX and CrossFit classes while nursing, without issue. And had a friend who ran two marathons while nursing. Stay hydrated and do what makes you happy I say!
Literally just pinned 5 things from this post…. love your friday faves!
You always find the best stuff! I think my favorite is the apple pie fries. No, the lanterns. No the spa with a view. Argh! Everything!
Thanks for including me in your roundup, Kristin :)
I’ve got to get some of those skinny sweat pants! Adorable!
Happy Friday!
Love this list! Those pumpkin twinkies are SO so tempting. Funny, I just saw those apple pie fies on Pinterest yesterday on the “Popular” search of boards! They look delicious.
Thank you for doing Friday Favorites – they are one of the highlights of my Fridays!! Good luck with the trip this weekend. It is actually easier to travel with them when they are little than when they get bigger, so enjoy!!
Travel now and travel often! We did way more long drives and weekend trips with our first than we did with our second (it was just so much harder with 2 kiddos under 2). Our oldest is so flexible and easygoing. Our youngest is, well, NOT!
I must agree, those skinny sweatpants are really cute…maybe it’s because they look a little more put together than big baggy sweat pants? ;)
LOVE those twinkies! I need them in my life now. :)
I love that bag from target! They have cute bags for half the price of bags that I have on my wish list.
Watch out, once you make those brownies, you loved ones will want you to make them again and again then claim they don’t know how to work the internet or find the flour when you tell them they can try it themselves ;D
A year go I would have thought skinny sweat pants were silly, today after my run, they look like the most comfy thing in the world! I need those.
Amazing list once again! And FYI – I started back running 10 days after having all three of my kids and never had any issues with milk supply. I nursed all three for over a year, while running a lot. Good luck!
I wanted to chime in too. People try to make nursing seem so complicated, but I’ve never had a problem running and nursing. You listen to your body and your baby, eat healthy, H2O, and your fine. It just doesn’t have to be that complicated.
Yes, I was going to say that, too! Nursing and exercise can coexist! A good friend just posted a pic on Facebook of herself nursing her 10 month old right after finishing a marathon. I never managed that, but it can be done!