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Category Archives: Holidays
Obsessed: trick-or-treat
Since I was a little kid, Beggar’s Night was one you didn’t want to miss. Going door to door in full costume (usually with a turtleneck underneath because it was too cold) to tell jokes and collect candy is every … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Lifestyle
Tagged Beggar's Night, Carter's, Halloween, Howell's Pumpkin Patch, obsessed, Scare Us Hill
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Freedom rang
It sure did. All weekend long. And here are the snaps to prove it! [nothing screams summer like freshly painted tootsies & The Sandlot] [pre-parade snuggles with my little firecracker] [evie’s first fourth] [God bless the USA] [patriotic mani alert] … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Holidays
Tagged flag, Fourth of July, Lake Panorama, manicure, nails, parade, summer, The Sandlot
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Star-spangled
Another Fourth is on the horizon and I can’t wait to celebrate with a sparkler or two! We will be heading to the lake for the long weekend, but not before Evie takes in his first parades (West Des Moines … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Fashion, Holidays
Tagged America, Chubbies, cookies, flag, Fourth of July, Freshly Picked, Kate Spade, Martha Stewart, Merona, moccasins, Old Navy, red white and blue, Target
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Easter excellence
We had so much Easter fun (and food) that we didn’t want it to stop. [evie in action at the lake house] [evie’s first easter haul] [Ev, me and Peter Rabbit] [my boys in their Easter finest] [too many Reester … Continue reading
Hop to it
With Iowa weather starting to kind of cooperate it makes me so excited about springtime and with the spring comes rainboots, lilacs and Easter. After such an early one last year (we announced we were expecting at dinner!) it is nice to have … Continue reading
Love is in the air
The big day is a week away and whether you love or loathe Valentine’s Day I think we can all agree, it’s time to TREAT YO SELF! 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
Posted in Gifts, Holidays
Tagged Forever21, H&M, Kate Spade, Le Creuset, Leif Shop, Mast Brothers, Shop by Monika, Tarte, Valentine's Day
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Christmas recap
Once again, we have had a very merry Christmas. A lot of our time was spent with family and we wouldn’t have it any other way. It was even more meaningful this year as we were able to share our … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Holidays
Tagged Baby B, Christmas, Instagram, mimosa, newborn, photography, Rachael Maria Photography, Santa, Tory Burch
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Gift guide 2013: STUFF THOSE STOCKINGS
I’ve been pretty darn good this year and Santa knows it! So I have a feeling that my Lands’ End personalized stocking that is hung by the chimney with care will be getting some extra lovin’ come Christmas Eve — … Continue reading
Posted in Gifts, Holidays
Tagged Aesop, Anthropologie, Bonnie Jonas, gift guide, H&M, Stella&Dot, stocking stuffers, Target, Tory Burch, William-Harrison Winery
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Gift guide 2013: LITTLE ONES
Since I now have a little one of my own, I figured it might be fun to create a gift guide for the tykes in your life. Some of the items I already own, others I dream of owning and … Continue reading
Posted in Gifts, Holidays, Kids
Tagged bla bla kids, Freshly Picked, gift guide, H&M, Hershel, IKEA, J.Crew Baby, Joules, Land of Nod, little ones, Patagonia, Winter Water Factory
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Tomorrow's To Dos 