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Category Archives: Local Spots
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Get Arrested update: On Friday night I was able to see the first two episodes of the new Arrested Development season. I love that the characters are back, but I’m still not sure I’m in love with it yet. We’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Local Spots
Tagged announcement, Baby B, Downtown Farmers Market, Karl, La Mie, peonies
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Seventh inning stretch
Moms FTW update: I popped in to one of my favorite East Village stores over lunch break today to snag some Mother’s Day presents. I highly recommend this little spot if you are local and are still looking for the … Continue reading
Mom’s the word
Tag you’re it update: My previous post was so long and took forever to write that I decided to take a little break-ski from the blog this week. YIKES! That combined with the fact that it has been a rainy, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Gifts, Local Spots, Restaurants
Tagged House of Cards, Luna Bistro, mother-in-law
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Helpful smile [and bargain] in every aisle
As fast as you can update: Brrr – that was the coldest run I’ve ever done, but it was SO totally worth it. To celebrate after work, I indulged in this: [the triple threat: fire, wine and pepperoni and banana … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Local Spots, Recipes, Workout
Tagged 5k, fire, Hy-Vee, Leaping Leprechaun, pizza, running, sweet potato fries, Wellness Wednesday, Wine
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Swedish chef
TGIF update: Three day weekends are ah-maze, but not so much when they go by so fast! My day off on Friday was spent with my sister and the Bean, and we had so much fun running around Des Moines. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Local Spots
Tagged Bass Pro, Central Library, Lake Panorama, The Cheese Shop
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Seeing red
Date night in DSM update: I love nights like this. Delicious and unique food at the always amazing Luna Bistro, great company in the form of my husband, Marcus, and a stellar performance by the cast of Book of Mormon. Des … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Fashion, Local Spots
Tagged American Heart Association, Go Red for Women, Luna Bistro, red, The Book of Mormon
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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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Fully recovered
The bug update: After a few long days, many aches and pains and a bottle or three of Gatorade, I am on the other side of the flu and feeling a whole lot better. After disinfecting the entire second floor … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Shopping
Tagged Ballad Design, Claeys, Game of Thrones, Homeland, lemon drops, Martha Stewart Living, Michaels, twine
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Three day weekend
What the HoQ update: As I type this I could not be happier that it is Friday and that this work week is officially over. Post-holiday craziness is at an all-time high right now, and I just really needed it to … Continue reading
Tomorrow's To Dos 