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Mother’s Day 2016

I had every intention of writing up this post on Sunday evening or possibly even on Monday, but alas, here it is. This past weekend I got to celebrate my third Mother’s Day by spending a lot of time with … Continue reading

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Little looks: rain, rain go away

April showers bring May flowers, right? Well, we’ve been getting some gloomy, windy and rainy weather here in Iowa lately so the wellies are out in full force. I’m a big fan of letting Everett play in puddles, but only … Continue reading

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Obsessed: Spring wish list

Spring is right around the corner, actually the first day of spring is this Sunday?! And while I’m getting bigger around the midsection at the moment, it hasn’t stopped me from lusting after some pretty awesome accessories this season. I was … Continue reading

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Life lately: March madness

This month definitely came in like a lion. We are almost half way through and I feel like our schedule has been jam packed with no intention of slowing down. But I guess that’s what happens when you have a toddler who … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from the Branstads

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GIFT GUIDE 2015: last minute shoppers

So you are one of those people. The ones who frantically swoop in and out of stores on Christmas Eve, in search of gifts that are still meaningful and not the least bit last minute. Well, have I got some … Continue reading

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TTD DIY: personalized totes

I needed to come up with a cute party favor for Evie’s birthday and wanted to do personalized canvas totes for a while. I love how they turned out and think the little ones really liked getting to take them home last … Continue reading

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Tiny dancers

We are beyond blessed to get to call seven special ladies our nieces. They more than make up for what we are lacking in the glitter and pink department around House Branstad. Growing up with two sisters, our lives were filled … Continue reading

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How does your garden grow?

We will soon find out… With a newly acquired acreage, we figured why the heck not plant a massive garden. Thanks to some serious help from my dad, we decided to go big or go home. Our plants include tomatoes, two types … Continue reading

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Bye bye twenties

This weekend sure did go by fast, but I tried to enjoy every last minute of it. [a successful conference on Thursday/Friday] [a pregnancy favorite] [scare us hill sneak peek – you can still get tickets here] [getting into the … Continue reading

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