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Super proud parents dropping off their baby ✅Obligatory first day photos ✅Over the top back to school breakfast ✅Off to kindergarten in the morning means extra brother snuggles tonight. #branstadboysbedtimeReady for the big time.Just living his best life.This three year old is on to bigger and better things. We love you Bitsy Booper! 💙Not a standard scene in our house, but I have been having moments of weakness lately as Everett gears up for kindergarten. 😭 Just a friendly little reminder that babies don’t keep.What a day Everett has had! We spent time on the Hill telling our story about the importance of early vision screening and advocating on behalf of @prevent_blindness. So proud of this kid! #EyesOnCapitolHill-
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Friday faves
[Mr. Independent these days] Rhubarb season is upon us, and if you are a fan then you should definitely check out this recipe. It is my absolute favorite to make with the delicious ingredient every spring. I wore one of … Continue reading
Friday faves
[my buddy Ev and his love for Christmas trees // Kevin McCallister anyone?!] The Hearth and Hand holiday goodies have hit the shelves at Target and I legit did a happy dance. My favorite (and purchased pieces) are: the Santa … Continue reading
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Tagged Andes Mint Cookies, Hearth and Hand, Oprah's Favorite Things, recipe, Target
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Friday faves
[the coolest mail day featuring an article about the building of our log home] The holiday goodies from stores and sites are comin’ in hot and the most recent one I am lusting over is Mark & Graham’s holiday catalog. … Continue reading
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Tagged Abercrombie & Fitch, caramel Chex mix, Mark and Graham, recipe
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[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
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Tagged Beaverdale Little League, blueberry scones, Branstad Designs, custom silhouettes, Des Moines, Etsy, recipe, silhouettes, Water Works
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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
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Tagged cocktails, Galentine, recipe, Sparkling Ice, Valentine's Day
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Honey BBQ pigs in blankets
Just like any other family we are constantly looking for a quick week night recipe that is toddler-friendly and fun! With those two things in mind, I teamed up with Moore’s Marinades & Sauces to bring you the perfect meal: … Continue reading
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Tagged dinner, Moore's Marinades and Sauces, recipe, weeknight meal
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Sweet spitzbuben
This past weekend I decided to whip out a cookbook compiled of all of my grandma’s favorite go-to recipes. I specifically knew what I wanted to make but hesitated because of how time consuming they can be. And the fact … Continue reading
