Talk about a dream! This summer we took a trip to the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, IA. It was a lot of fun! We are both big fans of the movie, but I can’t think of one Iowan who doesn’t like it. We didn’t take a tour of the house and it’s…
Sizzling Day Trip
Worlds Largest Frying Pan My husband and I take some of the best Iowa day trips by ourselves. It’s such a fun thing to do together as husband and wife. One of my favorite trips this past summer was to the Worlds Largest Frying Pan in Brandon, IA! It’s such a novelty thing and just…
Cumin get some chili
September 23rd is the official start of fall and the basic witch in me is ready to ride straight into all things apple, flannel, and of course….PUMPKIN. There are many reasons I adore this time of year but the main reason is COMFORT–comfort food, comfort clothing, and comfortable weather; gone is the humidity and salads-here…
Iowa Day Trip-Grotto Of Redemption
The Eighth Wonder of the World We took the most amazing day trip in Iowa. We drove to west bend, Iowa to visit The Grotto of Redemption and though the drive may have been less than desirable the visit was everything! It is so beautiful photos do it little to no justice. I grew up…
Villisca Axe Murder House
With Halloween just around the corner it only seems fitting to tell you about our day trip the Axe Murder House in Villisca, IA. A horrible story about a family brutally killed with an axe. On June 10, 1912 J.B Moore his family and two house guest were brutally killed in the Moore residence. Eight…
Hosting Thanksgiving
The hostess with the mostess! In my family we try to alternate who hosts Thanksgiving every year. I have lived in an apartment for well over a decade and finally have a home to host so I’m very excited. This will be the first year I get to host in our farmhouse. I have big…
Idealistic Iowa 