Category Archives: Local Spots

Bangs or no bangs?

Five years of bliss + one baby update: This day flew by! Marcus and I had a nice lunch date at one of my faves La Mie. Can’t go wrong with the ham and brie sammie. After work I met my … Continue reading

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How have you Bean?

Mums, tomato soup and steins update: Dear Fall, Have I told you lately, that I love you? Warmest regards, Nicole This weekend was mostly spent enjoying the season’s finest… The plan for tomorrow is to put the finishing touches on … Continue reading

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BFF is here

Troublesome teeth update: I had my follow up the other day and I am in the clear, and the appointment only took 10 minutes. Gotta love that! When I woke up this morning to take Karl out, I was thankful … Continue reading

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Go Hawks!

Cupcakes for the Bean update: Today was quite the day. Such a full day and tomorrow will be no different because we are hitting the road bright and early to head to Ames for the big showdown – Iowa vs. Iowa … Continue reading

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Glitter and sparkles

Prix fixe for me update: I’m in such a food coma that I can barely type. We just got back from our date night dinner at 801 Chophouse and man, was it ever good! We both decided to take them up … Continue reading

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Prix fixe for me

Corn sweet corn update:Well the rain didn’t keep us from eating some great Iowa sweet corn this evening. In fact, the thunder is still rollin’ outside as I write this entry. The Strawberry Feta Couscous Salad from Iowa Girl Eats … Continue reading

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Corn sweet corn

Just another Manic Monday update: And manic it was. Although, I will say that I think this hot yoga thing is getting a smidge bit easier each week. I am definitely in need of one of those special sticky towels … Continue reading

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Something smells fishy

One bean update: So I’m sticking with the cupcake themed birthday for the Bean and I’ve put together a little inspiration board/photo collage to get the juices flowin’. Earlier tonight my friend Molly and I headed over to Fleur Cinema to … Continue reading

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Feelin’ HOT HOT HOT

Weekend bliss update: The last post’s title could not have been more true. That is exactly how this weekend was – blissful. It started out Friday night with a little golf outing and continued Saturday with a day full of … Continue reading

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Holding memories

Jazz in July update: It feels good to be the mayor of something. Of course I am talking about being the mayor (Foursquare reference) of the Jazz in July venue tonight, Terrace Hill. With all the wedding and family trips … Continue reading

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