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All Posts, Lifestyle, Wellness · November 4, 2020

Running Q&A With My Husband

In my last post, I shared my running story. Today I’m sharing my husband’s running story, which, in my opinion, is much more interesting and inspiring. What I find inspiring…

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All Posts, Lifestyle, Wellness · October 22, 2020

My Running Story

HOW IT BEGAN I began running in June 2011 when I set a goal to train for and complete a local 5k. I honestly have no idea what compelled me…

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All Posts, Lifestyle · October 14, 2020

Book Takeaways: ‘The Home Edit Life’

Today I’m starting a new series on the blog called “Book Takeaways.” In the series, I’ll be sharing key takeaways from non-fiction books that I read. These posts won’t be…

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All Posts, Lifestyle · October 7, 2020

25 Must-Try Trader Joe’s Products…Plus Shopping Tips!

Last week I posted 20 Reasons Why Trader Joe’s Is Awesome!, so I thought it was fitting that I follow that up with a post featuring some of my favorite products…

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All Posts, Lifestyle · September 30, 2020

20 Reasons Why Trader Joe’s Is Awesome!

If you know me, you know I love Trader Joe’s. I’ve been a loyal consumer/enthusiast since the store arrived in Des Moines back in 2010. In fact, when I started my…

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And just like that, we have a Kindergartner! 🥺🥰 And just like that, we have a Kindergartner! 🥺🥰
Etta recently turned THREE!!! 🥳🎂🌸 Three years ago Etta recently turned THREE!!! 🥳🎂🌸

Three years ago God blessed us with this precious girl. We couldn’t have imagined just how much joy she would bring to all of us. We can’t count the amount of people who meet her & ask “Is she always smiling?” Well not always…but pretty close! She adores & admires her big sister who is great about showing her the ropes in life. If you see her, ask her how she’s doing & she’ll give you her trademark ‘thumbs up.’ We look forward to her continuing to make us smile & laugh on the daily!
Fourth of July fun! ❤️🩵💥 Hope everyone had a great Fourth of July fun! ❤️🩵💥 Hope everyone had a great holiday!!
Had a great time at the Morgan Wallen concert in M Had a great time at the Morgan Wallen concert in Minneapolis with some great friends!! 🤠🎤🎶

#morganwallen #onethingatatimetour #minneapolisnight2 #usbankstadium
We had fun celebrating this great guy on Father’s We had fun celebrating this great guy on Father’s Day! We love him more than words could ever express!! ❤️
Lake’s love for dance really took off this past ye Lake’s love for dance really took off this past year & we so enjoyed watching her perform at her recital this past weekend. This year’s theme was “ICONS.” Her group’s ballet song was “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and their tap song was “Crocodile Rock.” 🩰💕 @premieredanceproject
Another fun gymnastics season for Lake! We enjoyed Another fun gymnastics season for Lake! We enjoyed watching her perform at her ‘Spring Fling’ - an annual showcase where gymnasts perform for their family & friends. We loved watching her show all the skills she learned this past season! 🤸🏻‍♀️🩷
Lake’s Last Day of Preschool & Preschool Graduatio Lake’s Last Day of Preschool & Preschool Graduation ❤️🎓🎉 Next stop: Kindergarten!
Lake is FIVE!! 🥳🎂🎉 She has been so excited for he Lake is FIVE!! 🥳🎂🎉

She has been so excited for her “Barbie birthday party” & had so much fun celebrating with her friends at SkyZone.

This sweet girl has been such a bright light in our lives since the day she was born. We love her laugh & her enthusiasm for learning new things. She is a terrific big sister & a great friend to her peers & classmates. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for her! 🩷
The sweetest little girls. Incredibly blessed to b The sweetest little girls. Incredibly blessed to be their mom 🩷💛 Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms & mother figures!

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