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Category Archives: Friends
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
Posted in Accessories, Blogs, Friends, Recipes
Tagged Invalyoubles, Miss Arty Pants, Smokey Row, staycation, stuffed peppers
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Lovely nails
Dinner dearest update: The Big Night was a smashing success – just like every other year (one + two). The guys did an amazing job of preparing and presenting each course for us to devour. A special shout out to … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty, Family, Friends, Parties
Tagged Dinner With Friends, nails, The Big Night, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Dinner
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Date night in DSM
Fully recovered update: This weekend was filled with family, forts and a whole lot of Abu Nazir. Yep, I spent most of Sunday laying on the couch under the covers following the twists and turns of Homeland. I highly recommend … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Family, Friends, Gifts, Local Spots
Tagged fort, gold, golden birthday, Homeland, jazz records, musical, The Book of Mormon
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Andes Mint Cookies
Blogoversary update: Last week seems so long ago. Like many of you, I still can’t get Newtown, Connecticut and its people off of my mind. The horrific events that unfolded last Friday changed the lives of those people forever, and … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Holidays, Recipes
Tagged Andes Mint Cookies, cookies, holiday parties, hostess gift, nieces, recipe
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To-do list Tuesday
Weekend warrior update: My how the weekend flies when you are running around the entire time. Can we do that over again? After a run in the rain on Saturday morning, I decided to get to work on decorating my … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends
Tagged Halloween, memories, old photos, pumpkin, Scare-Us-Hill Pumpkin Ball
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Weekend warrior
Covered up update: I’m on a wedding high right now! Congratulations to the newlyweds – Andy & Kristin a.k.a. Kandy! So glad that I got to be a part of their special day. On the books for this weekend: get my … Continue reading
Weary weekender
Lake looks update: The weekend away was just what the doctor ordered. Marcus has been traveling for work a lot lately, so it was nice to spend some quality time together during our weekend trip to Lake Okoboji. We hit … Continue reading
Posted in Friends, Travel, Wedding
Tagged Boathouse, La Juanitas, Okoboji, post office, Sibley, Storm Lake
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Lake looks
Delightful desserts update: My, my, my, such heavenly yet sinful desserts. My first visit to the hottest new dessert lounge, Creme Cupcake, did not disappoint. Between the three of us we each got to taste a little bit of everything. Tomorrow … Continue reading
T.G.I. the weekend
Wee ones update: There is something so special about watching a couple grow together. Nate and Kate are one of those couples. A little background: Marcus and Nate are the bestest of buds and spent a few years together as roommates. … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Friends
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