Category Archives: Local Spots

Road trip: Adventureland

Posted on August 27, 2015 by tomorrowstodos

Marcus and I aren’t big on the whole theme park thing (except if you are referencing Wally World), but I couldn’t pass up a free trip to our local amusement park with my sis and bro-in-law this past weekend. I … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss it, don’t even be late

Posted on August 17, 2015 by tomorrowstodos

The title of my blog is a reference to the opening song of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical ‘State Fair’ that is based on our very own Iowa State Fair. Every year over one million people from around the globe crowd … Continue reading →

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Sweet corn for all

Posted on August 11, 2015 by tomorrowstodos

This past weekend we celebrated all things sweet corn related in our new hometown, Adel. They hold the annual Sweet Corn Festival every August and the whole town comes together to feed the masses free golden kernel goodness. In an effort … Continue reading →

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Getting in the spirit

Posted on November 10, 2014 by tomorrowstodos

It’s no secret that I love this time of year. So as soon as the costumes are put away I am in full on holiday mode. Mannheim in the car, pinning all sorts of delicious recipes (that I’m sure I’ll … Continue reading →

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My little pumpkin

Posted on October 15, 2014 by tomorrowstodos

It was perfect fall weather this past weekend so we loaded up on festive fun, including: A trip to the Downtown Farmers’ Market – train ride included. A run in with a perfect little pumpkin. An outing to our local pumpkin patch, Howell’s, … Continue reading →

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Obsessed: fall for fall

Posted on September 23, 2014 by tomorrowstodos

Since today is the first day of my favorite season, I figured I’d share some of my autumnal obsessions with you. What are you obsessed with right now? Flannel shirts: I will have a few of these in heavy rotation … Continue reading →

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Fairly fun

Posted on August 11, 2014 by tomorrowstodos

Our trip to the fair was definitely different this year. I managed to sneak a peek at the miniature houses, scarf down a corn dog and try out this year’s fruity fair square. That was about it. It was wall-to-wall … Continue reading →

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The great state fair

Posted on August 8, 2014 by tomorrowstodos

It’s no secret that I’m in love with our great state. And with good reason, there is so much beauty here. [Here’s proof: Des Moines was used as the backdrop for this awe-inspiring time-lapse video that I watched earlier this … Continue reading →

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Weekend rewind

Posted on July 29, 2014 by tomorrowstodos

It’s Tuesday and I’m still thinking about last weekend while already looking ahead to next weekend. I love weekends. Mostly because I get to spend full days with this cute little bug. We made it to the National Balloon Classic early Saturday … Continue reading →

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DIY wooden arrows

Posted on November 25, 2013 by tomorrowstodos

Brrr! That was quite the cold promenade, but I left with this from Eden along with a belly full of gingerbread cookies and warm cider, so it was definitely worth the frigid temps. On Saturday I tagged along as the Bean … Continue reading →

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