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Six years ago, Everett met his new best friend, and the world met Fitzgerald Richard for the first time. Happy birthday my sweet boy.Great way to end the weekend spent with life-long friends.Mondays be like…Dropped my baby off at sleep away camp today. The same camp @mbranstad and I attended as kids. It is the first night and I’m already looking forward to picking him up Friday to hear about how much fun he had!Loving father, caring son, trusted spouse and loyal friend - @mbranstad has it all! Happy Father’s Day to the man who always makes a splash wherever he goes. We love you!We had quite the weekend, complete with the boys checking out @catholicyouthcamp, brunch at @tupelohoneycafe and rounded it out with Brookie’s dance recital.Ice cream with the cousins to celebrate Fitzie’s last day of school. Kindergarten, here he comes!It was Everett’s turn to take the field last night. ⚾️ I love watching this little lefty play!First and only joint Puppy Dog Relays for the Branstad boys 🐶🐾-
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Friday faves
[Mother’s Day done right] Throughout this pandemic I have been mesmerized daily by photographer Jamie Beck’s #isolationcreations. Each day during her lockdown in Provence, she has created a photograph and taken us along through the process. I have been so … Continue reading
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[all smiles for picture day this week] I made the perfect fall soup last weekend. I know it was perfect because my husband went back for seconds, and that doesn’t happen often when I’m the chef. Target is starting to … Continue reading
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Tagged Pick a Pumpkin, recipe, Salt & Lavender, Sugar Paper Los Angeles, Target, Wondershop
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[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
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[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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[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
Posted in Food, Holidays, Lifestyle, Parties
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
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