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Dropped my baby off at sleep away camp today. The same camp @mbranstad and I attended as kids. It is the first night and I’m already looking forward to picking him up Friday to hear about how much fun he had!Loving father, caring son, trusted spouse and loyal friend - @mbranstad has it all! Happy Father’s Day to the man who always makes a splash wherever he goes. We love you!We had quite the weekend, complete with the boys checking out @catholicyouthcamp, brunch at @tupelohoneycafe and rounded it out with Brookie’s dance recital.Ice cream with the cousins to celebrate Fitzie’s last day of school. Kindergarten, here he comes!It was Everett’s turn to take the field last night. ⚾️ I love watching this little lefty play!First and only joint Puppy Dog Relays for the Branstad boys 🐶🐾It’s baseball season and Fitz couldn’t be happier!God bless Everett Meyer ✝️ Especially after the great bell ring of 2022 🤦🏼♀️🐰🐰🐰🐰-
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Category Archives: Beauty
Gift guide: Mother’s Day 2021
I’m always on the hunt for a great gift for the moms in my life. I own a few of the items below, and put my stamp of approval on them. 2020 was a hot mess, and it’s my guess … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Fashion, Gifts, Gifts for Mom
Tagged Donna Karan, H&M, Kelens, Lake Pajamas, Mother's Day, Nadri, Our Place, Patchology, Silk, Sonoma, Vintage Havana
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GIFT GUIDE 2020: top ten under $25
1 // Eugenia Kim Colorblock Satin Pleated Face Mask2 // Le Labo hand pomade3 // NATIVE UNION AirPods Curve Case4 // HOST Freeze Cooling Cup, Set of 25 // J. Crew Fair Isle socks6 // Supergoop! Glow Screen SPF7 // … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Decor, Fashion, Gifts, Home
Tagged Eugenia Kim, Gray Malin, Heyday, HOST, J. Crew, Jonathan Adler, Le Labo, Madewell, Native Union, Supergoop!, Target, Threshold
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Gift guide: Mother’s Day 2020
If ever there was a year where our mama’s needed to be showered with love, affection and maybe a gift or two – this would be it! I’ve pulled together a few of my favorites to share with you. I … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Gifts, Gifts for Mom
Tagged Amazon, gift guide, J.Crew Factory, Mark and Graham, Mother's Day, Nuxe, Pixi, Sarah Flint, Smith & Hawken, Studio McGee, Target, Threshold, Yeti
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Friday faves
[a little bubbly makes wrapping much more enjoyable] Just in case you have a love of fonts (like myself) or other creative design needs, sign up for the weekly Creative Market free goods email. FO’ FREE? Yes! Each Monday you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Design, Lifestyle
Tagged Branstad Designs, Creative Market, Etsy, Pair of Thieves, Root, Target
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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
Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Fashion, Shopping
Tagged Bioderma, Embryolisse, France, french pharmacy, Merci, Monoprix, Nuxe, Paris
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Mo’s fall faves 2015
Fall is officially here and my little sister is back with her annual round up of what all the cool kids are into. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I am fall’s #1 fan. Is there a … Continue reading
Obsessed: fall favorites
I’m still very much obsessed with the same things as last year, you know me and my love for plaid, but this year’s fall faves have been infused with a sort of edge-y coolness. Slim joggers: I have been afraid … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Fashion, Local Spots
Tagged fall, Mossimo Supply Co., obsessed, Sonia Kashuk, Target
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My favorite drugstore beauty finds
My daily beauty routine is pretty simple. I mean, sign me up for anything to make this mom’s life easier. So I tend to lean heavily on tried-and-true products. These are my faves: The Wet Brush: Post-Everett my hair seems … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty
Tagged beauty, CoverGirl, John Frieda, Loreal, make up, Maybelline, The Wet Brush
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Obsessed: cope with winter
Serial podcast: I’m not exactly sure how this helps me cope with winter, but it does help me cope with my longer commute. (Which I guess becomes longer during the windy/snowy/ice-filled months.) I blew through season one, and I still … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Fashion, Lifestyle
Tagged Aveeno, Lands' End, Lilly Pulitzer for Target, podcasts, Serial, Target, Ugg Australia, winter
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