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 →
Today’s teapot was a find in a great little resale store in Mason City called Unique Repeats from around 9 years ago. They have everything from fun furniture to vintage items including tons of teapots. Great store with a wonderful staff—isn’t it wonderful to find Continue reading →
You all know that I love a bargain and when I find a bargain teapot it makes me smile from ear to ear. I used to love to shop at Affordables on First in Mason City. I always found great buys and of course they involved Continue reading →
March 1st and it is time to share with my readers the results for our February Comments for a Cause and reveal the new Cause for March. This post is a little longer than I normally share but stick with it to the end. It Continue reading →
February is here and my heart is filled with so much happiness. The first of the month is so important here at It’s Just Life because it is the day each month that I reveal how much your comments have raised for the cause of 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 →
This post was written before I left Iowa but I just could not hit Publish until now. I think you will understand. Thanks for the memories, North Iowa Bloggers. It’s been fun. I felt like I needed to write this but I just can’t seem Continue reading →
It’s been a great summer. My friend, Jeni from Jeni Eats and I both knew we were going to be moving this summer and somewhere along the way we coined the #FarewellTour2015 hashtag. If truth be known I think it might have been the Computer Continue reading →
Chris and I are finding ways to break up the work of getting ready to move. I was so happy that he was home all week to help get things organized. We still have a ways to go to be all buckled down and ready 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 →
