Category Archives: Holidays

Warby Parker

Three meats, more fun update: Turducken was a success! And with three different meats and all sorts of tasty treats for sides and delectable desserts, how couldn’t it be? This weekend my sister Morgan had a tough decision to make … Continue reading

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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

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Decking the halls

Your vote counts update: Did you get out and vote today? I sure hope so. Marcus and I sent in our votes early this year, so we didn’t have to worry about the lines at the polls. Now we just … Continue reading

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Your vote counts

Getting crafty update: Nothing says the holidays are upon us than receiving your Saturday morning tall skinny vanilla latte from Starbucks in a red cup. And on top of that, look what I found during my excursion to Wal-Mart this … Continue reading

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Getting crafty

Scare Us Hill update: It is over. And with it has gone all of my stress. Well, most of it anyway. There is still the clean-up and pack away portion to do, but all in all, I feel great with … Continue reading

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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

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John + Hill

Oh what a spooky sight update: I was asked to put together a little write-up about what the decor and feeling will be at the Scare-Us-Hill Pumpkin Ball for a press release, and this is what I came up with: … Continue reading

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Oh what a spooky sight

Iowa super bowl update: What a rough weekend. Saturday I witnessed yet another Hawkeye loss to Iowa State and on Sunday I was down for the count with some sort of bug. I’m pretty sure I could still use another … Continue reading

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Bueller?

Red, white and blue update: My Fourth was pretty eventful, and I captured a photo that sums it all up: I know I say this often, but there is always something to do here in Des Moines, especially during the summer. … Continue reading

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Red, white and blue

Let’s get it poppin’ update: I did not let the unbearable (oppressive even) heat keep me away from the Pops concert tonight. It was just as much fun as I remembered from last year. There is something so special about … Continue reading

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