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!
Great pins! Loved the Utah Parade of Homes pins. I pinned and printed the 10k one to get my butt going. Have fun in MN this weekend! We live in a Twin Cities suburb and after all the kids football and soccer games, we are heading to Afton Apple Orchard. Perfect weather for it!
Not going to read through all the comments to see if someone already mentioned this to you, but you now qualify to read Run Like a Mother and Train Like a Mother and get on their website anothermotherrunner.com. You may find some running camaraderie there.
Have a happy weekend away!
So glad you posted the hashtag video. My daughter has been telling me to watch it. You saved the day. And yes it was really funny. Have fun on your getaway# !
I think I need to pin everything from this post. I loved it all!
A great place to shop for furniture is Room and Board, be sure to check it out!
Hurray for a road trip! It’ll go smoothly as long as you have Lincoln’s food ready and dry diapers to go.
Now if you need a place to collect your traveling jitters, come here. You are certainly welcome whenever in Minneapolis — and we are just off 35 and Crosstown (probably better known as Hwy. 62). Have fun while you are in our city of just about the greatest things to do/eat/see! It is supposed to rain tomorrow but will clear up later in the day. My personal recommendation for you is Café Maude (54th and Xerxes). I’ll babysit.
Or if you want a more family-friendly and the best experience, go to the International Market on Lake Street. It is in the old Sear’s building and is a MECCA of cultures. So absolutely fabulous, you will thank me for the suggestion. And the food is to die for. On a rainy day, this will be your favorite place to go, I promise!! Drive safely.
Those bat dad videos were hilarious!
I’m drooling at the twinkies and apple pie fries! I also love that pie lid idea it is genius and looks so delicious too :)
That hash tag video also really made me laugh.
I love that DIY craft!!! I actually have one hanging in my kitchen filled with fall-ish pears but I love that they put theirs in front of the house. Have fun in MN this weekend and good luck with the babe!!
So many good finds this week I want to make all the baked goods! Have a great weekend and best of luck on the road trip.
We were stilling living in Cedar Falls/Waterloo when we our first child was born. We had to travel 4 hours on Hwy 20 (UGH!) just to go home. I learned that traveling with infants often better prepares then for road trips when they are older. Good luck!
I started running three weeks post partum (slowly and carefully!) and training for a half marathon about 6 weeks PP with no problems whatsoever with my supply. I hope you have a great transition back to running and enjoy the time doing something for yourself!
Have fun on your first weekend trip! I totally agree about not letting everything change because you have a baby! We just took our 9 week old son to Greece and it was incredible (on my blog)! The memories travelling with your baby are even better (the photos, too!)!
I WANT those skinny sweatpants. They look so comfy! Love this Friday faves….