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🎄”I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it!” 🎄Bros in the tub plotting to take over the world.Beggars’ Night 2018I only travel annually for work (thank goodness!), and this year #heweb18 has brought me back to Cali for the second time in a month. The excitement of seeing palm trees🌴 never gets old!Basically going to college. 😭😭😭 Post fresh cut by @hutchthebarber_dlc at @loyalsonsbarbershop.Big (unexpected) moment tonight in the Branstad household. This little nugget used the big boy potty 🚽 for the first time 🙌🏻 I’ll just chalk this one up to our impressive parenting skills 😂Feelin’ those fall vibes today 🍁🍂Over the years, he has gotten pushed down my priority ladder. But you know what, he has never complained and always is there for me after a long day. You are a good pup, Karl.My boys keep moving the pumpkins all over the porch. We’ve already snapped a few stems. I’ll be lucky if they make it to next weekend. 🎃-
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Tag Archives: cocktails
A Galentine cocktail
Mondays can be the worst, so why not celebrate with a cocktail tonight?! With all this sickness and cold weather around here, it’s nice to have a little bubbly to help me think of warmer times ahead. This bevie would … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Holidays, Lifestyle, Parties
Tagged cocktails, Galentine, recipe, Sparkling Ice, Valentine's Day
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Pinkish hue
Bueller? update: Who doesn’t love watching a classic movie outdoors on a lawn? Morgan and I had a blast tonight at the Des Moines Art Center‘s showing of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Now, if only I could play hookey from work … Continue reading
Posted in Local Spots, Recipes
Tagged cocktails, Des Moines Art Center, Ferris Bueller, Signature cocktail
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Bestie’s birthday
Keep your cool update: The high yesterday was 102 degrees. The only way to make that bearable was my post-work dip in the pool accompanied by this little cocktail. Tomorrow is my bestie Molly’s birthday and I can sum our … Continue reading
Posted in Birthdays, Gifts
Tagged best friend, bestie, blood orange, cocktails, margaritas
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Shoe crush
Cocktails ahead update: We’re already half-way through the week – can you believe that?! I know I can’t. It has turned out to be a pretty uneventful week thus far, which is a-okay considering how long last week was. Some … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Family, Fashion, Friends, Local Spots, Shopping
Tagged Bean, cocktails, Kate Spade, Shoes, walks
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Champagne wishes
“It is what it is” update: A big thank you to everyone for all your kind words and condolences. My grandma was an incredible lady. She taught me about patience, prayer and the power of unconditional love. She may have … Continue reading
Sugar plum fairies
Jolly ol’ St. Nick update: The holiday season is a great time to catch up with friends and I have done just that the past two nights. And funny enough, at the same location – Star Bar. I just love cozying … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Friends, Holidays, Local Spots
Tagged ballet, cocktails, The Nutcracker
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