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So many parties, so many cakes and so many memories. Fitzie is five!How it started ➡️ How it’s going #ChristmasInJulyThese sweet boys took me on a date last night to @centrodsm. They insisted on dressing up and used their best manners at dinner. For a night cap, we went on a drive in search of a @uprr train to watch roll down the tracks. 10/10 would go on a second date 😉A festive Fourth indeed. 🇺🇸🎆Another successful Camp Branstad in the books. The Camp Director only threatened cancelling it forever 5 times this year. Success!How it started ➡️ how it’s goingBatter up! It’s Ev’s turn to take the field ⚾️Fitzie’s first night at the ball field ⚾️The ones who call me mom. Couldn’t possibly love them more. 💙-
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Tag Archives: Etsy
Friday faves
[the boys cheered on their babysitter last week] In the market for a new iPhone case? I’m obsessed and secretly pining for a personalized one from NewJoyStudio on Etsy. After the most recent James Beard nominations came out, I knew … Continue reading
GIFT GUIDE 2019: stuff your stockings
And with this post, my annual gift guides are complete. I hope you have found these helpful. Happy shopping my friends! 1 // Danhua Print Shoelaces 2 // JBL Clip 3 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker 3 // Innisfree My Lip Balm … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Gifts
Tagged Amazon, Beautyblender, Danhua, Etsy, gift guide, Innisfree, JBL, Living Proof, Patchology, Simple Modern, Slip
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GIFT GUIDE 2019: personalize it
1 // The Daily Edited phone case 2 // Custom Yeti Rambler Jr. Kids bottle 3 // Mark & Graham hand-painted canvas pouch 4 // Stoney Clover Lane custom pouch 5 // Uncommon Goods Personalized Family Recipe Board 6 // … Continue reading
TTD travels: Albuquerque
Fresh off of our trip down to New Mexico and I can’t wait to share some of the sights that we saw. We headed south for the wedding of my freshman year college roommate, and to see the boys perform … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged Albuquerque, El Pinto, Etsy, Frontier Restaurant, Gruet Winery, Hanna Andersson, HoBoTies, Hyatt Regency Tamaya, Kohl's, New Mexico, Sonoma, Weck's
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Friday faves
[some serious nostalgia last night at my old ballpark] Brunch is one of my most favorite things. I mean, who doesn’t love breakfast goodies combined with bottomless mimosas?! I am hosting this weekend and I’m trying to decide whether to … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle
Tagged Beaverdale Little League, blueberry scones, Branstad Designs, custom silhouettes, Des Moines, Etsy, recipe, silhouettes, Water Works
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TTD DIY: child silhouette + GIVEAWAY
**G I V E A W A Y // C L O S E D** Congratulations! The winner of the custom silhouette giveaway is Jami DeVries. I’ve always been fascinated with silhouettes, but it wasn’t until I had children of … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Craft, Decor, Family, Kids
Tagged Branstad Designs, children, DIY, Etsy, giveaway, silhouette
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Gift guide: Mother’s Day 2017
This will be my fourth official Mother’s Day and if there is one thing I know, it’s that sometimes you need to be up front with your significant other on what exactly it is that you want. So in order to help each … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Fashion, Gifts
Tagged Converse, Dwell and Slumber, Etsy, Fawn Design, Hunter Boots, Made By Mary, Madewell, Stak
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Friday faves
[mingling some amazing ladies at the Inspiring Women of Iowa event this week] Not a day goes by that I don’t step on one of Everett’s stupid plastic Paw Patrol characters. Rocky, Marshall and Chase are constantly referred to in our … Continue reading
Posted in Kids, Lifestyle
Tagged Chade-Meng Tan, Etsy, Inspiring Women of Iowa, Joy on Demand, June and January, Paw Patrol, toys
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Friday faves
[a little bubbly makes wrapping much more enjoyable] Just in case you have a love of fonts (like myself) or other creative design needs, sign up for the weekly Creative Market free goods email. FO’ FREE? Yes! Each Monday you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Design, Lifestyle
Tagged Branstad Designs, Creative Market, Etsy, Pair of Thieves, Root, Target
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Mo’s fall faves 2016
While on maternity leave, one would think I have an abundance of time to spare each day. False! So while I feed Fitz every three hours and manage to keep up with laundry and errand running, I’ve enlisted my sister … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Fashion, Guest blogger
Tagged CLZN, Etsy, fall favorites, Famous Footwear, Target
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