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Swallow Coffeehouse in Lake Mills, IA
The highlight of last week was making a quick stop at Swallow Coffeehouse in Lake Mills, Iowa. Seriously, it was so good that I am still smiling about it. It was our very first time and happened on a whim as Mr. Awesome and I were in town to pick up our contacts and glasses just down the ...
A Visit to Berry Hill Orchard
Our family had a fun opportunity to visit Berry Hill Orchard this week to pick some Aronia Berries. I had no idea this little gem of a place was located so close to our home here in North Iowa, and to be totally honest with you, I didn’t even know what an Aronia berry was until this ...
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp Resort- Beaver Trails in Austin, MN
This past week we took our 2nd annual camping trip to Yogi Bear’s Jelly Stone Park- Beaver Trails in Austin, Minnesota. The campground is located just off of I35 and was a little over an hour away from home for us. Let me preface this with we intentionally went “off-season” because we ...
Local: Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Schedule a Date Night at The Paddler’s Tap in Forest City, IA
Local: Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Schedule a Date Night at The Paddler’s Tap in Forest City, IA You can hang out for hours and never feel rushed to give up your table. The crew at The Paddler's Tap have curated a cozy, yet spacious, environment complete with a shelf of board games ...
Walk With the Wise
Earlier this week I returned to my hometown and took this little snapshot of the neighborhood I grew up in. Walking this sidewalk, especially during autumn, just feels like "home". I was lucky to grow up in a neighborhood with "good kids" and a neighbor mom with a heart of gold, but who also wasn't ...
Friday Favorites + A Giveaway
One week this summer we missed our traditional Friday night library date in a neighboring town, so we stopped in to return our books on a Saturday instead. I’m so glad we did! Unbeknownst to us, it was their town celebration day and there were a bundle of family-friendly activities going ...
Enchanted Acres in Sheffield, Iowa is Fun For ALL Ages
Hey Sweet Friends, Happy *almost* fall! One.more.day. I have been in fall mode for the last couple weeks of August, and all of September, even though fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd. How about you, are you itching to get out some buffalo check, sip on a pumpkin ...
Visit Enchanted Acres Pumpkin Patch in Sheffield, IA
Our family had the honor of joining the North Iowa Bloggers crew in visiting the Enchanted Acres Pumpkin Patch in Sheffield, IA. My oldest daughter went last year with my brother and his family, but this was the first year for the rest of us. I was pleasantly surprised by how close to home it ...
What Should I Take to a Blog Conference?
I’m attending my first Blog Conference next weekend, and I already started thinking a few weeks ago about what I would be bringing with me (aside from my usual necessities, which are my cell phone, a good lip balm, and some cash). I don’t want to take too much stuff with me that I feel like I’m ...
The Barrel Drive-In: More Than Just Another Restaurant
Our youngest had her own little soda with her chicken kid's meal at the Barrel Drive in yesterday. Hey, no judgment please, we are making memories here! She hasn't really tasted much soda before, but REALLY enjoyed this treat. Check out the video: I mean really though, who wouldn't love homemade ...
Take Time This Week to Visit Your Local Library
If you haven’t been to your local library lately—or ever—this week is a great time to go! Libraries are such a wonderful resource for families, and they offer so much more than just books. Here’s how to make the most of your visit:Sign up for a library card if you don’t already have one. It’s free ...