One of my all-time favorite movies is "Beautiful Girls". The cast is great, the plot entertaining, but more than anything, I love how it truly captures how cold winters are in Minnesota. It reminds me of my hometown and why I still live here even when I'm a summer girl at heart. The other thing [...]
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Holiday Weekend at Itasca State Park
Over the 4th of July holiday weekend, the hubby and I took a spontaneous trip to Itasca State Park. Now, we have been to MANY state parks, but Itasca is by far the best we've ever experienced. Located in northwestern Minnesota, this park is the oldest in the state. Founded in 1891, the park offers [...]
On My Shopping List
The hubby and I spent the day hiking in Taylor's Falls (Interstate Park) so I didn't have much time to write a blog for Sunday. This park borders Minnesota and Wisconsin on the St. Croix River. It's home to many "potholes" that were formed in lava rock and has fabulous trails along the river. It [...]
Ft. Snelling State Park
Most people think I am a city girl, and they are right. But there is a small part of me that is a bonafide outdoors girl. I come by it naturally-my dad was the ultimate dapper woodsman after all. While most of my days are spent in the city, I am lucky enough to live [...]
Hollywood Fashion Secrets
We've all been there. You lose an earring back, spill coffee on your white blouse, buy jeans you have to wear that night but don't have time to get them hemmed. Fashion emergencies happen to everyone and usually at the most inconvenient time. Enter Hollywood Fashion Secrets. Beloved by stylists and fashionistas worldwide, these little [...]
