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  • Happy Halloween

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    Around these parts, we’re wishing you a rootin’ tootin’ Halloween. Hope your day is full of treats and not too spooky.

  • Lately

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    This month, we were lucky enough to see my nieces play softball two weekends in a row. I think you can tell from this picture how much Ellie loved cheering them on. Last weekend, we headed to the Napa and Sonoma area for a work trip minus the little one. One night, we went to a…

  • Fall Wishlist

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    When I make these seasonal wishlists, I typically pull photos from the previous year. Before I get into my plans for fall, I think I have to start by saying I can’t get over how little Ellie was last year. I mean, how adorable is she. It’s too much. 1. Take Ellie trick-or-treating. 2. Visit an…

  • A Peek Into Our Playroom

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    When we first bought our house eight years ago, it needed a ton of work. Slowly, but surely, we made changes to every single space in our home. Although we have finished most of our big projects, I would consider only one room “done” in our place. It is my favorite space in the entire…

  • Lately

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    Everywhere she goes, she is running and shouting “Come on!” to anyone in sight. We’ve been doing some adult things lately without Ellie, and she is always asking if she can “come too.” To help her understand what’s ahead, we’ve posted a calendar in the kitchen complete with illustrations by yours truly. I think my stick people are pretty…

  • Blog Updates

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    You may have noticed I’ve done a little cleaning up around here. I decided to simplify things by keeping my categories to just a few big picture items: EAT/DRINK: Recipes, cookbook reviews, wine picks and cocktails ENTERTAIN: Books, guilty pleasures, pop culture and movie reviews EXPLORE: City guides, local KC gems and great finds online LOOK: Beauty…

  • Around Here

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    Over the 4th, we took a trip to the zoo with friends. If you can’t tell from this picture, Ellie loved the carousel. These chocolate chip cookies from Gimme Some Oven are new my favorites. Make them soon.

  • Outdoor Space

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    When we moved into our house almost eight years ago, we knew it needed a lot of work. Slowly, but surely, we have changed every single room. New kitchen cabinets, fresh paint and brand new tile were just a few of the upgrades we made to our outdated ranch. The final frontier was updating our…

  • Summer Wishlist

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    Summer is in full swing, and I never put together my wishlist. In fact, I kind of thought I already had. Maybe, I’ve been too busy enjoying it. Don’t tell anyone, okay? Here are some things I hope to do this summer: 1. Host a BBQ. 2. Eat tomato, bacon and egg sandwiches with basil mayo.…

  • Around Here

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    My vegetable garden is looking amazing. There are tons of tiny little tomatoes, a yellow squash and a cucumber growing right now. So, fingers crossed, we will have fresh veggies this summer. When we go outside now, Ellie likes to get to work picking up sticks. I’ve been recruited to her lawn crew. She’s a…