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Girls Weekend in Des Moines | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com

Girls Weekend in Des Moines? Hell Yes!

Can four women have fun on a girls weekend in Des Moines? Last weekend was my 14th annual girls weekend with my cousin – which just made me realize that this whole girls weekend thing has been going on longer than my marriage. Wow. Some background: The girls weekend has always involved myself and my […] Read more…

Creepy Finger Sticks with Turkey Pepperoni | via MyOtherMoreExcitingSelf.com #serveturkey #turkeyeveryday #switchtoturkey

Creepy Finger Sticks for Halloween

I’ve worked for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association for over 17 years, so by now, it’s no big surprise to my family and friends that I love to share good turkey recipes. This means even at Halloween, when these Creepy Finger Sticks fit the bill! This weekend, my brother and sister-in-law hosted their annual Halloween […] Read more…

Lonely Gopher in a Hawkeye World?

I married an Iowa Hawkeye fan.  Let me repeat that for emphasis: I married an Iowa Hawkeye fan. This means that sometimes I need to know when to quiet my Minnesota Golden Gopher allegiances and just go with the black and gold. (Always with one caveat – as long as the Hawkeyes aren’t playing my […] Read more…

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