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All Posts, Lifestyle · August 31, 2022

Editor’s Corner / 14

‘Editor’s Corner’ is a monthly-ish series highlighting what I’m loving, what I’ve been up to, what’s on my mind and more!

It’s the last day in August and even though fall doesn’t technically start until September 22, I consider September 1 to be the unofficial start of fall. However it’s not easy when Mother Nature still wants to give us 80 degree temps!

1. I posted Etta’s One Year Photoshoot + Family Photos earlier this month. Smash cakes for 1 year old are just the best.

2. This month I blogged about our trip to Omaha in June – Our Visit To The Omaha Zoo + Helpful Zoo Tips! and Our Visit To The Omaha Children’s Museum.

3. We had a really fun time at the Iowa State Fair this year. I posted a reel featuring some of the highlights. Also, if you’re wondering how to eat a corndog, check this out 😉

4. We enjoyed attending the Adel Sweet Corn Festival. They have the most delicious sweet corn – always cooked to perfection!

5. August 1 marked my two year blogiversary. So, it’s been two years since I clicked ‘Publish’ on my first blog post. I absolutely love having this space where I can create and call my own. I also sincerely appreciate any and everyone who reads here.

6. The surprise/highlight of my month!!!

7. We let Lake choose new bedding and she chose this set. We thought for sure she’d go with Peppa, but she threw us for a loop!

8. Paws & Pints, a canine retreat with a park, vet and bar opened in Des Moines this month and it looks really neat!

9. Putting this on my to-do list for next year!

10. This is so creative/funny.

11. I LOVE The Golden Girls, so I’m thinking I need to order this book for Lake and Etta.

12. The man who sold the most valuable sports card of all time

13. And lastly, ONE GOOD QUOTE:

“Love, above all, is your greatest investment. And authenticity will always be more important than perfection.”

Hope you have a wonderful September!

-Jolene

P.S. – ICYMI this month:
Etta’s One Year Photoshoot + Family Photos
Our Visit To The Omaha Children’s Museum
Our Visit To The Omaha Zoo + Helpful Zoo Tips!

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