Mother’s Day Gift Ideas Anyone else feel as though you blinked and the calendar changed to May? Not that I am complaining. The school year is starting to wind down, the weather is turning warmer, and summer vacations are coming down the pipeline. But May has one other special day to celebrate. The day reserved…
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Valentine’s Day: 14 Things I Love
Valentine’s Day: 14 Things I Love Happy Valentine’s Day! A day for love, last minute flower deliveries, and hello… Chocolate! But on today, I try to look past the day as just another Hallmark holiday (It is Ash Wednesday as well!) and focus on my list of Valentine’s Day: 14 Things I Love.
7 Things I’m Thankful For
7 Things I’m Thankful For Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it really is one of my favorite holidays. A day centered around food and family really can’t be beat, but pair that with the excitement of Christmas around the corner and you have the makings of something special. Thanksgiving is also a time to take a…
Fall In Upstate New York
Fall In Upstate New York A couple weeks ago I took a trip to visit a college friend and her family. Bailey and I hadn’t seen each other since graduation day over 4 years ago, but regularly keep in touch through social media and mailing cards. Since a visit was long overdue, we decided I…
Country Wedding
Country Wedding A couple weeks ago I attended a friend’s perfect country wedding. It was held at the Schafer Century Barn near Adair, Iowa about an hour west of Des Moines.
Scheuring Family Reunion
Scheuring Family Reunion Yesterday my aunt and uncle hosted a Scheuring Family Reunion at their house. It had been years since one was put on, so of course the time was spent fawning over the new family additions (boyfriends/grilfriends, spouses, children, grandchildren, etc). But also it was a time to remember those family members we…