Category Archives: Recipes

Scone baking 101

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone… There is a lot to be thankful for this year, and we are so blessed that we were able to celebrate with friends and family over the long weekend. [cutting down the 2013 Branstad … Continue reading

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DIY wooden arrows

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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Shower power

I am ready for the weekend – how about you?! Here is a little sneak peek of Super Sid’s partyware that I put together for the big bash this Sunday. Tomorrow is our first baby shower and I can not … Continue reading

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Fall has arrived

I started off one of my recent mornings trying out a new smoothie recipe and it was quite lovely! I can’t get enough pumpkin – can you? [a tasty pumpkin treat for breakfast] For lunch today a few of us … Continue reading

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Pumpkin-y goodness continues

Fall was definitely in the air this past weekend and I took full advantage of it by spending as much time as possible outdoors. [Karl loves a good fall morning walk] [me and baby b just enjoying the fall fest … Continue reading

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Let the good times roll

I’m not quite sure where this week went, but I’ll take it! On Wednesday I had my glucose testing done at my check-up. It wasn’t much fun, so I hope all is well because I definitely don’t want to go … Continue reading

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Spice it up

I crammed so much into this past weekend that it is much easier for me to share it via photos: [celebrated Mo’s birthday with Oreo Ice Cream Cake] [caught up with a friend over a large latte] [a little early … Continue reading

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Super Sidney

Two days just aren’t enough for the weekend, don’t you agree? Thank goodness we have a longer one coming up! I did a lot of running around this weekend, but the main event was the Sunday morning brunch. I still … Continue reading

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Tasty toast ahead

I’m pretty sure we’ve been talking about wanting to reno our bathrooms since we moved in almost four years ago. Lo and behold, the day is finally here and the bathroom remodels are complete. To say we are thrilled with … Continue reading

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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend

Getting crispy update: The small gathering was great and it gave us a chance to catch up with some amazing friends. I was able to snip a few peonies from our yard for our centerpiece and kept everything else pretty … Continue reading

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