MISSALANEYUS

Author: missalaneyus

  • Explore: Omaha, Nebraska

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    Over the 4th, we took our first family vacation to Omaha, Nebraska. We were looking for a destination that was easy to get to (the drive is around 3 hours from KC) and one that had plenty of kid-friendly activities. Omaha more than fit the bill. GO: Omaha Children’s Museum – This was our first…

  • The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair

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    I read this 600+ page book in three days, because I had to know what happened. I think that tells you how great The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair is. Written by Joel Dicker, this novel chronicles a young author’s quest to exonerate his mentor, Harry Quebert, when he is implicated in the 33-year-old murder of a young…

  • Happy 4th!

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    Here’s hoping your 4th feels like this with lots of popsicle eating, marshmallow toasting and sparkler waving. In celebration of the holiday, I’ll be taking a break from the blog for a few days, but will be back in business on Monday. Have a great weekend!

  • Lately

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    This was taken shortly after we moved. Ellie is settling in nicely. We attended the celebrity softball game that was part of the Big Slick event. It was a lot of fun. I ate my weight in hot dogs. Also, this shirt from Frankly Basic is a new favorite. The Container Store is here! In…

  • A 4th of July Picnic

    A 4th of July Picnic

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    Have you made plans for the 4th yet? I typically think of backyard BBQ’s with cheese covered burgers, a simple pasta salad and brownies (or apple pie). This year, I’d like to recommend something a little different – a 4th of July picnic. We had a picnic on our back patio this weekend, and even Ellie…

  • Finding Audrey

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    Finding Audrey is a Young Adult novel by Sophie Kinsella (writer of the Shopaholic series and long list of other books). It takes on teen bullying and mental illness with wit and humor. Despite the heavy topics, you should read this on your next vacation (or staycation). I promise you’ll love it. Finding Audrey is an incredibly fast…

  • Explore: Strawberry Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

    Explore: Strawberry Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

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    This weekend, after you’ve crawled out of bed and shuffled down the hall, you should make these strawberry cornmeal griddle cakes from Smitten Kitchen. Faintly sweet and studded with strawberries, you’ll love their light cornmeal texture. Just do it. he weekends should be for exploring. Every Friday this month, I’m sharing something fun to check…

  • Big Girl Room

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    So, we are finally transitioning Ellie out of her crib. Yes, we’ve drug our heels on this, because she has never been a great sleeper, and we were scared. (We are still scared.) But, the time has come where it’s starting to get a little weird, so here we are, selecting the pieces for her…

  • The Power of the LBD

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    This summer I feel like the LWD (little white dress) is having a big moment, and while I do think that look is always so pretty and crisp, I’m still a huge proponent of the LBD. She is a workhorse. And, here are visual examples as to why. I wore this dress to a work…

  • Adult Floats: Raspberry Lemon and Aquaverde

    Adult Floats: Raspberry Lemon and Aquaverde

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    Ever since picking up the June issue of Bon Appetit, I haven’t been able to get the idea of an adult ice cream float out of my head. I loved their combinations, but wanted to try something that was completely my own. I started thinking about sorbet and came up with two versions. Keegan and…