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All Posts, Gift Guides, Motherhood · April 20, 2023

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day will be here before you know it…May 14! Below are some gift ideas I put together. If you need more ideas, check out last year’s Mother’s Day gift guide, Gift Guide: For Her and Shop My Favorites. Also…

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All Posts, Gift Guides, Lifestyle, Motherhood · November 16, 2022

Gift Guide: For Little Kids – 2022

1. Workbench Play Building Set – Melissa & Doug have some of the best toys on the market – in both creativity and quality. This workbench looks awesome for a set of busy little hands. 2. Chirp Magazine subscription –…

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All Posts, Gift Guides, Lifestyle · November 16, 2022

Gift Guide: For Him – 2022

1. Never Finished by David Goggins – Goggins’ first book is one of my favorites and I have no doubt this one will be great as well. 2. The Art of Shaving set – This looks like a really nice,…

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All Posts, Beauty, Fashion, Gift Guides, Lifestyle · November 16, 2022

Gift Guide: For Her – 2022

1. UGG Shearling Slippers – UGGs are my favorite for boots and slippers and these shearling ones are super chic. 2. Special Edition Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler – The special edition of the cult favorite styler. 3. Cashmere Long Cardigan –…

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All Posts, Gift Guides · June 1, 2022

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Today is June 1, which means that June 19 – aka: Father’s Day – will be here before we know it! Dads can be notoriously difficult to shop for so I hope the list below will give you some good…

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All Posts, Gift Guides, Motherhood · April 20, 2022

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching (May 8!) so it’s high time to get into gift planning mode. Whether your mom is a beauty and fashion lover, homebody or gardening queen, I’ve compiled a list of ideas that are sure to…

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All Posts, Lifestyle · April 18, 2022

Easter 2022

Sharing some photos from Easter this year! Unfortunately Etta was under the weather for her first Easter so we had to adjust our plans a bit. On Saturday T stayed home with Etta and I took Lake to the “Chaos-Free”…

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All Posts, Gift Guides · April 1, 2022

Easter Basket Ideas For Little Kids

Easter is just around the corner, so I thought it would be fun to put together some ideas for Easter Baskets for little kids! I think Easter is a great time to gift small toys and outfits that will fun…

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All Posts, Lifestyle · December 31, 2021

Editor’s Corner / 08

‘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! Hello! I hope you had a great Christmas if you celebrate it! Although I didn’t get the white Christmas…

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All Posts, Lifestyle · December 25, 2021

Merry Christmas!

Hi, friends! Just a quick post to share our Christmas card this year and wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I hope each and every one of you have a safe and fun holiday! As always, thank you SO much…

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All Posts, Lifestyle · December 15, 2021

Christmas Favorites

While my most favorite part of Christmas is spending time with family and celebrating the true meaning of the season, I wanted to share some of my favorite holiday products, treats, etc. that help make the most wonderful time of…

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All Posts, Gift Guides, Lifestyle · November 26, 2021

Gift Guide: Shop Local Des Moines

There’s no way I would put together holiday gift guides without including one that spotlights local shops. I believe small businesses are the heart and soul of communities and I love supporting local as much as possible. Des Moines is…

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@sza concert in Chicago last month. So many great @sza concert in Chicago last month. So many great songs & such a great performance!
The Upper Piney River Falls Trail near Vail = A The Upper Piney River Falls Trail near Vail = A true Colorado gem! ⛰️✨
When we were in Colorado for a wedding in Septembe When we were in Colorado for a wedding in September, we went on the most scenic hike on The Upper Piney River Falls Trail near Vail. A lake, mountains, aspens, pines, waterfall, wildlife - it had it all! ⛰️🌲🥾
Beggars’ Night 2023 - Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)👸 & Bumblebee! 🐝
Some snaps from the most beautiful destination wed Some snaps from the most beautiful destination wedding in Vail, Colorado last month 🏔️💍✨ Congratulations to one of my very best friends, @kelsi.ziemann.artistry, & her awesome husband @otl_cole_p. We are so happy for you guys & had so much fun celebrating your special day!! 🤍
Some photos from Lake's first ever dance recital b Some photos from Lake's first ever dance recital back in June. She did such a great job & it was so much fun watching her perform. Her group's tap song was "Do You Believe In Magic" by The Lovin' Spoonful & their ballet song was "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. She's enrolled again this season & is already so excited for the recital! 🩰
Lake has been participating in gymnastics since sh Lake has been participating in gymnastics since she was 2. I never posted about her gym's 'Spring Fling' back in May, which is an annual showcase where tumblers perform for their family & friends. She had so much fun showing us all of the skills she's learned & we loved watching her!
Fall is my favorite season & I love decorating my Fall is my favorite season & I love decorating my front porch to help me get into the spirit! I picked up a couple of gorgeous 12-inch mums at my local @hyvee & I love how they add volume, height & texture to the space. @hyvee has a large assortment of vibrant-colored mums that make for the perfect fall decor - indoors or out! 🤎🍂✨

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Playing catch-up on posting photos! Lake didn’t Playing catch-up on posting photos! Lake didn’t have an “official” preschool start date as she just transitioned to the preschool room at the daycare center she’s been attending since she was a baby. So, we just went with a round about first day/date. She loves her teacher Miss Ashley & has been having so much fun learning & playing with her classmates! 📚🖍️✂️🎒✏️
Filled up my gas tank with Unleaded 88. Love that Filled up my gas tank with Unleaded 88. Love that it’s cost-effective, better for the environment & supports local farmers. The next time you stop to fill up, look for the yellow 88 sticker! ⛽️

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