Five on Friday

ONE

I'm so proud of myself for making the cake pops for our gender reveal! I followed this recipe and used chocolate candy melts instead of pink. To dye the cake batter I used Wilton's icing gel. I read online that this would work great in dying icing or cake batter. Peyton had fun helping me dip them in the chocolate. Apparently I made them pretty big, because it made 20 instead of 36. I gave most of them away to Peyton's teachers and friends. They are dangerous to have around your house ;) If you ever decide to make them, Wal-mart has all of the supplies! And for better prices than Michael's.

TWO

Loved seeing my sweet little boy's profile on Monday! I'm so curious to see what he will look like.

THREE

This is a public service announcement! Go download SnipSnap to your iPhone ASAP! If you're anything like me, you can't STAND to go somewhere without a coupon. (Bed Bath & Beyond, Babies R Us, Michaels, Dick's Sporting Goods, etc.) With this app, you can upload your coupons or "clip" coupons that other people have uploaded. It's been successful every time I've used it at the register. The coupons have a popularity ranking which is helpful to know if it works or not. If you upload your own coupons, it will even remind you before one expires so you don't forget to use it! So cool. 

FOUR

So I know I'm late to the party, but Downton Abbey is my new favorite show! My neighbor told me about it and I decided to start watching it one day when Josh was working nights. I was hooked! I had watched all 3 seasons for free on Amazon Instant Video in just a few short weeks. I even brought my iPad to the gym and watched it while doing the elliptical machine. Season 4 starts in January and I cannot wait to watch!

FIVE

We leave for Texas in a week! Eek! So much to do to get ready. Can't wait to see family and friends…AND be in warmer weather. I feel more prepared for this flight and bought a few new travel essentials:

The Britax Car Seat Travel Cart

So glad that Peyton will be in a car seat when we take the shuttle to the MSP airport. With this, I won't have to bring a stroller as well. (totally necessary when you travel with a curious little boy!) 

Jeep Car Seat Travel Bag

I've read that if you're going to fly with a car seat, then protecting it with a cover is a must! The Britax cover was too expensive. So after reading the reviews I went with this one.