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Saying thanks

I wanted to pop in really quick in between mowing down some turkey and long-line shopping to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. Here are a few classic photos from the annual Turkey Pardoning that happened earlier this week. You’ll be … Continue reading

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25 day countdown

I’m a sucker for Advent calendars. I’ve dabbled in them, picking up the random Trader Joe’s chocolate version as I checked out in years past. But this year is different. Everett is finally old enough to (maybe?) understand the concept, so … Continue reading

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Snowy morning snuggles

After the Halloween jammie round up, you had to know this was coming right? My fondness for holiday themed pajamas reaches ultimate heights during Christmastime. So without further adieu: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // … Continue reading

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Holidays at the log home

There is nothing I love more than decorating my home for the holidays. Turning on the Christmas tree lights for the first time of the season is pure bliss. And this year, I’m even more excited as it will be … Continue reading

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Home Alone, 25 years later

I remember the first time I watched this movie. We were back in my parents’ hometown of Hays, Kansas and they had decided to take all of the cousins to a movie at The Fox Pavilion. The kids chose Home Alone. I … Continue reading

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Introducing Branstad Designs

When I’m not at work or spending time with my boys, I’m often (drinking a glass of wine…kidding, kind of…) thinking about or working on something to stimulate my creative side. A little ‘me’ background: After graduating with a marketing degree … Continue reading

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Turducken 2015

Over the past weekend we held our annual Turducken dinner and once again it was a noisy, crazy, kid-filled success. Chef Marcus was on point, per usual. Here are a few snaps that should give you a good idea of … Continue reading

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Things I geek out on

Geek out: to become immediately obsessive or enthralled in a subject that is considered by many to be geek-favorable. This includes comics, books, technology, etc. Thanks Urban Dictionary. Everyone has something they “geek out” on, be it geeky or not. Thought … Continue reading

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Favorite French purchases

While we spent the bulk of our time and money sipping and buying wine, I did snag a few French goodies along the way. Here were my favorite purchases from across the pond: 1. Faux fur stole // Monoprix 2. … Continue reading

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Halloween fun

After coming back from France we hit the ground running (albeit slow) towards all things Halloween. Here is what we kept busy with: [annual Branstad fam pumpkin patch outing at The Pumpkin Ranch] [cool cat costume at Scare Us Hill: … Continue reading

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