Chris and I just got back from a whirlwind trip to the midwest – stops included Minneapolis, Minnesota, Faribault, Minnesota, Mason City, Iowa, Clear Lake, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Travel is different these days than it used to be and I learned a Continue reading →
One of my favorite things about Mason City, Iowa over the past couple of years has been the introduction of River City Sculptures on Parade, Inc. It is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to bring public art displays to the city. They partner Continue reading →
When Chris and I left Iowa after the closing on our house we found ourselves looking for a place to grab a bite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Chris is a lover of all things diner related and we always like to find the local haunts Continue reading →
Mason City is home to many wonderful places that visitors and locals alike can enjoy. From the museums to the parks, restaurants to breweries, sculpture walk to historical architectural tours the city boasts a variety of experiences that appeal to people from all walks of Continue reading →
It’s June 1st! It’s June 1st! I have been trying to curb my love of all things exclamation mark but the first of the month gets me excited every time and if you have followed me on It’s Just Life for any length of time Continue reading →
I found this lovely Sadler teapot at Affordables on First in Mason City. I love going in their store because they always have teapots. I have found several here to add to my collection as you might remember reading about them here and here and here. Today’s Continue reading →
Just let me start out this post by saying I love cows. No….I adore cows. Little cows, big cows, fat cows, skinny cows, black cows, brown cows, Oreo cows, slobbery cows, shedding cows, sleek cows, pregnant cows, skittish cows, clean cows and yes—-oh yes—even the Continue reading →
Disclaimer: Deb Brown, Executive Director of the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce invited the North Iowa bloggers to spend a day in Webster City as part of the “Six Bloggers on a Saturday” tour in December 2014. I received some free products from Relax Continue reading →
*I was provided with an all expense paid trip as part of the Franklin County Harvest Bloggers Tour. All opinions expressed are 100% honest and my own. I realize that it is still winter in Iowa right now but the snow is gone and we Continue reading →
Way back in October 2014 I was able to go with a few of the North Iowa Bloggers to a local hatchery in Rudd, Iowa. Why would I want to go to a hatchery, you ask? Because it is there and a fun trip to see Continue reading →
