Farm Raised | Shoe Enthusiast | Baking Queen | Mom
You know what makes me happy right now? The Good Wife – Good grief do I love this show. It’s smart, funny, emotional … and the music is kick ass. I watch very few other network television shows, but I rarely miss this one. Bitmoji – Have you checked out this free app? My coworker tuned me […] Read more…
Hello friends! We just had the most magical birthday celebration yesterday for Joe, my sister, my nephew, and my Dad. (We have a lot of late January / early February birthdays!) All 13 of us met at Lord Fletcher’s on Lake Minnetonka Saturday night and were pleasantly surprised to have our own private dining room. The […] Read more…
Now that I’ve spent exactly 73 minutes (give or take) packing for a 4-day business trip to Atlanta, I think I need to quit obsessing about my wardrobe choices. Success for this particular packing experience = bringing a 2nd pair of boots and an extra pair of ballet flats in my carry-on. I just can’t […] Read more…
Happy Turkey Tuesday, friends! I am well aware there are about a bazillion and one recipes for chili out there, but what’s one more, especially if it’s turkey chili, right? This week, I tried a new turkey chili recipe shared by a blogger I really enjoy at A Lovely Living. I loved how it was jam-packed […] Read more…
Oh my word has it been cold this weekend! I know, I know … I live in Minnesota, after all. But I don’t care how native you are to this state, when you wake up to this on your phone, it’s officially bleeping cold! This kind of cold doesn’t necessarily keep me tethered to the couch […] Read more…
Raise your hand if you’re ready for the weekend. (Pick me, pick me!) It’s been a good week, but I’m ready to hunker down at home, do a little baking (Joe actually wants me to make these!), cook something Pioneer Woman-ish for my family, and perhaps start reading a new book. Since the windchill is supposed […] Read more…
Note from Lara: I wrote this blog post for Agriculture.com earlier this week and want to also share it here as I think the information is really helpful. Reprinted with permission from Meredith Corporation and Agriculture.com. I’m switching gears just a little with this blog post to talk a bit about eggs. With so many […] Read more…
My Mom is famous for her homemade spaghetti and meatballs. Or at least, we think she should be famous for her spaghetti and meatballs. Legend has it this recipe was the very first meal she cooked for my dad while they were dating, and he has been smitten ever since. Truth! I know this recipe […] Read more…