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Ahoy matey

How does your garden grow update: Of course we picked the hottest night of the week to plant, but it was so nice waking up this morning and looking out on our deck to see our perfectly potted flowers.   … Continue reading

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Tag, you’re it

Deck the walls update: I was able to pop over to my sister’s house this weekend to check out the progress of Bean’s big girl room. It’s off to a great start, now we just need to do the finishing … Continue reading

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Chop and snip

Oh this is ladies night update: Checked G.N.O. off the staycation to-do list tonight with some super lovely ladies. Sometimes there is just nothing better than girl talk, a raunchy game and red wine. [have a girls night out, check] … Continue reading

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Oh this is ladies night

Staycation update: I checked a few things off of my staycation to-do list over the past few days. Check it out: [catch up over latte at Smokey Row with Kiley from A Sequin Dress at Breakfast] [try a new recipe … Continue reading

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Helpful smile [and bargain] in every aisle

As fast as you can update: Brrr – that was the coldest run I’ve ever done, but it was SO totally worth it. To celebrate after work, I indulged in this: [the triple threat: fire, wine and pepperoni and banana … Continue reading

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Go green

Looking ahead update: I rang in the new year with my sister and bro-in-law enjoying my husband’s delicious osso buco all while wearing my favorite slippers. Who says you need to be decked out in sequins and heels to celebrate! … Continue reading

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Wonderful wishes

Sunday funday update: Downing a mimosa (or two) at Centro was the perfect way to kick off our day-o-fun. And after being sucked into the wonderfully fabulous world of Cirque du Soleil, I headed home to give my KitchenAid mixer a … Continue reading

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Blogoversary

G.G.G. update: Well, we still haven’t picked out my father-in-law’s gift yet, but my vote is for one of these sleek, no-fuss briefcases. What do you think? [Ben Minkoff, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jack Spade] Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of … Continue reading

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Millie-wa-kay

Go Red for Women update: The Go Red For Women Luncheon was great today and I got to meet some great local bloggers as well (Brianne from BS in the Midwest and Amber from A Little Pink in the Cornfields). Various speakers took … Continue reading

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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

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