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Category Archives: Birthdays
The bug
Three day weekend update: This past weekend was extra long and filled with lots of fun moments… [Sid’s first trip to Bass Pro] [a relaxing moment] [playing in the snow] [celebrated Marcus’ birthday] And then one not-so-fun moment: on my … Continue reading
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Tagged Bass Pro, birthday cake, Django, german shorthaired pointer, Karl, Starbucks
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Do a little promenading
Beast, bird and bottle update: I’ve printed out a sample invite and have gotten the approval from Meg to move full steam ahead. I am loving how they turned out with the added touch of rounded corners and the use … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Holidays, Parties
Tagged birthday invitations, Christmas, East Village, Holiday Promenade, Holly & Ivy, hunting, Terrace Hill
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Beast, bird and bottle
Warby Parker update: A little to-do was crossed off my list today when I scheduled my eye exam for this Saturday morning. As soon as I have that bad boy in hand, the sooner I can order my Warby Parker … Continue reading
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Tagged birthday invitations, eye exam, hunting, Tablescapes, Warby Parker
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Threshold
Decking the halls update: My little jaunt to Accents + Interiors to check out their holiday goodies was a success according to my husband because I was able to leave the store without buying anything. But, boy, was I tempted! … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Holidays, Local Spots
Tagged Accents + Interiors, Aunt Shirley, Christmas, Co-worker gifts, Grandma Dreiling, Target
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Scare Us Hill
Blowin’ out candles update: I won’t lie. This past weekend was not the relaxing birthday weekend everyone longs for. Instead, I spent most of it getting ready for the big Halloween party, Scare Us Hill, that will finally be here tomorrow. … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Holidays
Tagged birthday gifts, Flowers, Halloween, Princess Leia, pumpkin, Scare Us Hill, trick-or-treat
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Blowin’ out candles
Saturday every day update: The cooking class went off without a hitch last night and we had such a great time together. I highly encourage you to check out Alessandra’s cooking class schedule and pick out a date to try … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Recipes
Tagged birthday, cooking, Cooking with Alessandra, tiramisu
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October already?
Prost update: The whirlwind weekend is over and I have some great photos to share with you! Up first, Oktoberfest on Saturday night. And, yes, we did do the flying dutchman! On Sunday the main event, Sidney Street, was finally … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Parties
Tagged Oktoberfest, Scare-Us-Hill Pumpkin Ball, Sidney Street
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Paper person
Pumpkin spice update:I had such a great weekend that I didn’t want it to end. On Saturday we watched our 3-year-old niece overnight and had such a great time. Karl especially loved having a new friend around the house. We … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Parties, Work
Tagged evites, Invitations, Kate Spade for Paperless Post, Mulled Cider candle
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Morgie’s meal
Takin’ it to the (Sidney) Street update: I think I’ve got it all covered. I can’t wait to see how it all comes together. I had recently come across this article in the Des Moines Register and thought to myself … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Blogs, Local Spots, Recipes
Tagged breakfast, Iowa Girl Eats, Luna Bistro, Sidney Street
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Takin’ it to the (Sidney) Street
Leave it to Beaver-dale update: The weekend again has passed me by and I am back to the daily grind. Hanging around my grade school stomping grounds was a lot of fun on Saturday and I’m already looking forward to … Continue reading
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Tagged Beaverdale Fall Festival, birthday cake, Chuck E. Cheese, Cookie Monster, parade, Sidney Street
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