Woo – this week has been a doozy!
Between catching up from being gone last weekend, preparing to be gone again this weekend, and having a baby with a cold who wants to be held during all waking hours, I. Am. Spent. But, as they say, no rest for the wicked! This weekend I’m off for a family reunion of sorts, celebrating my beautiful cousin’s wedding and catching up with some family members that I haven’t seen in nearly 20 years (how sick is it that I can say things like that? 20 YEARS?!) I am so excited. Full recap coming Monday!
In the meantime catch some sleep for me, have a wonderful weekend, and please enjoy my favorite finds from around the web and beyond in this week’s Friday Favorites!
Click on the light blue links to be taken to the original source.
Favorite indulge: Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Skillet Cookie. If you open just one link in today’s Friday Favorites, make it this one. OH MY GOSH. Just wait until you see the gooey center filling. Some people (Averie!) are so creative.
Favorite find: Sloan Sheath. I am just bursting to share this little black dress from Banana Republic with you. I have been on the hunt for a perfect LBD for oh, I don’t know, 12 years now? THIS IS IT! Fits like a glove, but is not too tight in the midsection (perfect for new Moms,) super comfortable and classic. I bought it for my cousin’s wedding and will pretty much be wearing it for all special occasions from now on. You’ve been warned. (Tip: order a size up!)
Favorite combo: Caramelized Butternut, Crispy Kale + Fontina Pizza with Pomegranate Salsa. I need this pizza in my life in the worst possible way. Pomegranate salsa? I can’t even handle it. Making this as soon as I can!
Favorite furniture: Reclaimed Wood Wine Rack. I have a space in the dining room that this would look amazing in. As a side note, this website, Scout Mob, is so cool. Kind of like a craftsman’s Etsy.
Favorite upgrade: Mini Caramel Apple Pies. Squee – too cute! These hands pies looks amazing, and more fun to eat than regular caramel apples which just smear all over your face and get stuck in your teeth. I feel un-American admitting that, but it’s true.
Favorite fashion. Isn’t this vest so cute with it’s faux fur and tweed on the hood? I tell you what, tweed is totally coming back. It was everywhere when we were shopping at the Mall of America last week. That and houndstooth.
Favorite gift: Gift in a Cup. As we get older it’s more difficult to figure out what to give friends for their birthdays. I love this idea for putting a bunch of fun little things in a reusable cup. Let’s someone know you’re thinking of them, but is also quick and easy to put together.
Favorite flashback: Iced Oatmeal Cookies. Ok, you can tell how tired I am by the amount of sweets in today’s post – I always crave sugar when I’m dragging!! Regardless, these gorgeous cookies reminded me of the sweet and crispy packaged cookies I used to eat as a kid. I bet these homemade ones are so much better!
Favorite fitness: No Equipment Necessary Full-Body Circuit Workout. You need absolutely nothing beyond a chair and coffee table to get through this kick butt circuit. Love it!
Favorite fall: Crispy Autumn Veggie Burgers with Apple Cider Slaw. I am a big fan of burgers outside of grilling season, especially when they have brussels sprouts in the patties. Hallelujah!
Favorite DIY: DIY Camera Strap. Though the site is in another language, Google provides a translation and it’s not hard to follow along. This is so cute and would actually put to use one of the bazillion scarves I insist on hoarding in my closet.
Favorite bite: Flourless Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies. Holiday cookie season is just around the corner. These look like just the thing to whip up on a cold weekend and enjoy with a cold glass of (almond) milk.
Favorite decor: Home Sweet Home. Doesn’t the monochromatic treatment of these hanging letters look neat? Understated and unique.
Favorite spin: Cinnamon Crunch Skillet Bread. You’re welcome.
Favorite giveaway: Pampered Chef Rockcrock Dutch Oven. Pampered Chef recently sent me this dutch oven to try out for soup/stew/one-pot meal season. It’s made from glazed clay and you can, get this, put it in the microwave, on the stove, in the oven, under the broiler, and even on the grill. AND it’s dishwasher safe. Need I say more?! Here it is in action >
I loved it so much that Pampered Chef agreed to give a Rockcrock Dutch Oven along with a bamboo cooking set and nylon tool set to one IGE reader!
*** THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED ***
Have a great weekend!
Gamat Gold 11.10.2013
Great contest. Good luck everyone..
Cassie 11.10.2013
All the skillet recipes look so fun… I’m going to have to try!
christina (Sisters Running the Kitchen) 11.09.2013
i actually have that reclaimed wine rack…bought it off of etsy..same exact one actually. i seriously LOVE it. its worth the money. that vest is so adorable, too!
i like that workout you posted..i just pinned it myself. i think ill do it after my run today. ive had ZERO time to workout during the week due to work…. i used to work out 6 days a week and it was like good workouts each time…those days are ovre… and my waist is feeling it haha but i think ill try to do these short HIIT workouts during the week and perhaps something longer on the weekend.
Jennifer 11.09.2013
Hi Kristin and thanks so much for including my Cinnamon Crunch Skillet Bread in your list. Loved all your Friday favorites!
Nancy A. 11.09.2013
I have got to try that skillet cookie! It looks so gooey and good. Would love to have that Pampered Chef set, need a pot like that so badly and it looks like it would do many things for me!
ColleenB. 11.09.2013
I just gotta make those mini caramel apple pies. They look wonderful
Thank U 4 this giveaway opportunity.
ColleenB.
Texas
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious 11.09.2013
The DIY camera strap is adorable! And I’ve been overdue for one too!
Have a great time at your family reunion!
Tieghan 11.08.2013
Thank you so much for featuring my pizza, Kristin!! So excited you like it and are going to make it!
Happy friday!
Anastacia 11.08.2013
Oh my goodness that camera strap is too cute and a perfect idea for some Christmas gifts. I work with a lot of photographers therefore, I have a lot of friends that I can make these for!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes 11.08.2013
Love that gift in a cup idea!! Totally using that!!
Sonya 11.08.2013
I love everything you posted today!
Kimberly Hampton 11.08.2013
Love the Friday favorites!
Are you headed to Ohio for the wedding? Safe travels and have a great time visiting with your family!
Suzanne 11.08.2013
I’m loving all your Friday Favorites especially that veggie burger. Well the ice-cream looks pretty darn good too. I used to sell Pampered Chef a long time ago and I do love their products, looks like a great giveaway!
ErikaMC 11.08.2013
Oh my gosh – that skillet cookie is to die for! I love your Favorites :) Awesome giveaway too. Thanks for sharing.
Allison Judge 11.08.2013
What a great giveaway! I have been selling Pampered Chef for 7 years now and have been using the Rockcrok for a few months. It has been a fun pan to play with!!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files 11.08.2013
That dress! Ugh. So perfect! And I agree…I always crave sweets when I am tired. I just might have to make that skiller cookie cake this weekend…since I will be home alone. Uh oh!
Tammy Hershberger 11.08.2013
OMGosh, I am SO making that giant cookie this weekend!!! All of these suggestions are amazing!
Averie @ Averie Cooks 11.08.2013
Kristin thanks for linking to my Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Skillet Cookie! I am so glad you love it and thanks for the nice compliments!
And the Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies that you linked to on Heidi’s site are actually from my cookbook!
So double-thank you for featuring two of my recipes! :) I appreciate it and hope you have a great weekend and that your little guy gets better soon! Enjoy your weekend away!
Erin 11.08.2013
Well, thank you for this post! I just wasted approximately one hour on Scout Mob and ordered about 5 things :) We just moved into a new house and are in desperate need of wall decor – that site is amazing!
Kim in RI 11.08.2013
Love your friday favorites posts. Thanks for sharing – some really yummy looking recipes!