Category Archives: Recommendations

Don’t Wait Until a Latter Day

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

The night had finally arrived – I’d been waiting for this since I first wrote about it last year … and then again this year. At long last, The Book of Mormon rolled into town, and Tom and I eagerly … Continue reading →

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Farm Fresh All Winter Long

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

As I stare out the window, watching snow flurries blow across the dark sky, it’s hard to imagine that anything but cold weather is on the horizon. But each year, as icy sidewalks give way to summer in the city, … Continue reading →

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The Making of Plans

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

As I write this, I’m changing out my yearly planner … yes, I actually use a planner. I even have a sweet leather case that I carry it around in, which I’m “borrowing” from my equally organized mama. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Braaains and Ballet

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

I know, I know, you missed us. As you may have noticed, the last several weeks have served as a blogging hiatus for Lauren and me. But not to worry, friends … we’re back! That said, I’d like to discuss … Continue reading →

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Best Read with a Warm Beverage

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

We are, once again, honored to feature guest blogger Maggie Matson. In this week’s post, Maggie talks about the changing seasons, and gives some great tips on how to embrace this colorful time of year. Today, on the college campus … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get-Together

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

As some of you may remember, I wrote last August about my great love of the Minnesota State Fair. Heading there every August 27th is a family tradition that is not only a great ending to summer, but also a … Continue reading →

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Over Wide and Rushing Rivers

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

When Ali and I were little, Mom used to take us to see the statue of Hiawatha and Minnehaha at Minnehaha Falls. I remember feeling so inspired by the sculpture, even as a little girl, and I immediately created a … Continue reading →

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She’s Gone Country

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

My friend Angie and I sat on the porch in the middle of a lazy summer day flipping through CD inserts. Angie gushed, “Look at this one!” There sat a photogenic Garth Brooks with his arm around a white stallion. … Continue reading →

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The Hautest Place Around

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

For the past two years, it seems every time I read a “Best of Minneapolis” round-up in local newspapers or magazines, the restaurant Haute Dish is receiving another batch of accolades. In 2010, a Minnesota Monthly writer wasn’t afraid to … Continue reading →

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Big City Appeal, Small Town Feel

Posted on June 21, 2012 by

This Sunday marked Tom’s and my one-year anniversary as home owners. Last summer, Lauren suggested I write a blog post about what it feels like to have a house of my own, and I remember hesitating – we barely had … Continue reading →

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