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a date with des moines: the restaurant list
(Photo: Raygun, the coolest t-shirt shop in Des Moines and perhaps the world) A while back, I came across this article on Des Moines about must-go spots for dining, museums, and more. I was quizzing myself to see how many of … Continue reading
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Guest Blogger Series: Jessica Timmons of Salon de Vallon
Our second monthly guest blogger, Jessica, is here today from Salon de Vallon in West Des Moines, Iowa. Jessica is a guru of all things hair and makeup, and I’m so excited for her to share some beauty tips and … Continue reading
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a date with des moines: all spice
You know that episode of Sex and the City where Carrie, donning that infamous striped skirt, declares that she’s not dating men and is instead dating the City of New York? She goes all over, to the museums, to restaurants, … Continue reading
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brew at the zoo.
We've been here two years and finally discovered Zoo Brew – an event at the Des Moines Blank Park Zoo held every Wednesday night in the summer. I had heard about Brew before but finally at the suggestion … Continue reading
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to market, to market.
I can't believe it is mid-June and we're just NOW making our first trip downtown for one of my very favorite parts of summer: The Farmer's Market. Breakfast burritos, crab rangoon at ten in the morning, friendly dogs everywhere, gorgeous … Continue reading
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a date in des moines!
Lulu is in town this week from Philly and we spent the day getting lunch at Flarah's, picking up cupcakes in Valley Junction, and trying on bridesmaid dresses. Move back here already, girlie! Best cupcakes in town! Carefree Patisserie in … Continue reading
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