I_Blog Conference Back To School Savings
If you are anything like me, you’ve totally slacked on blogging over the summer. I mean, the kiddos are home from school, the sun is shining, the pool is calling to you … the last place you want to be is in front of a computer screen tapping away at a keyboard. Never mind the [...]
I Blog Conference 2010
As an ‘Iowa Blogger’, as well as an attendee and planning partner for this conference … I wanted to share this information with everyone. I hope you will seriously consider registering for this event, as it will surely be very beneficial to any blogger! Please feel free to pass along this information to anyone you [...]
Miss Linn County Scholarship Competition
If you are aware of a young woman between the ages of 13-24 who may be interested in competing in the upcoming Miss Johnson County & Miss Linn County dual pageant, please refer them to us! We help young women develop their talent, their interview and learn how to use their voice in a productive [...]
Survey For Sutliff Bridge
Sutliff Bridge and Baxa’s Sutliff Store holds many wonderful memories for a great deal of Iowa natives. I’m not even “from” Iowa, as I only moved here 12 years ago, but I still have my own special experiences at Sutliff. Many which include a cold beverage, some good fried food, and a picnic table out [...]
I Blog, Do You?
If you are reading this, then there is a good chance that you’re in Iowa. Am I right? Now my odds are going down a bit, but I’m betting that there are a good amount of you who have your own blog. If you do and you’re anything like me, you have contemplated going to [...]
Disney Travel Tips
#1 honeymoon spot in the US. More hotels than any city in the US except for Vegas. The vacation spot your kids are begging you to take them to. And…the best place to vacation. Period. Okay, I will concede that the last statement was less fact and more opinion. I’ve been to Walt Disney World [...]
Off to the Fair
My little family and I are off to the state fair tomorrow. I keep hearing that there are lots of new things to do, see and eat. I’ve been perusing the website to try and get ideas of something different than what we usually do- which is wander around trying to find things I’ve heard [...]
Historic Hotel Reopens
The Hotel Pattee, which closed in December 2006, reopens today (July 21). This great gem of a hotel in Perry, which is listed on the national register of historic places, is known for it’s richly appointed rooms and exceptional customer service. The hotel has 40 suites,each with it’s own personality, and rates begin at $149 [...]
We’ve Got It Good In Iowa
Just last week Kiplinger’s announced it’s 2008 Best Cities list. And guess where #9 is located? Right here in Iowa! Yep, we had better watch out because people are noticing our clean air, good schools and great living standards. Pretty soon we’ll be swarmed with companies wanting to move here. Oh, wait, we already are. [...]
Get Lost! (Really!)
If you’re like my family, a “real vacation” is not in the plans this summer. Gas prices, food prices, and trying to dig out of our debt have pretty much claimed any extra penny we thought we had. But if you’re not able to fly to Florida or drive to South Dakota, that doesn’t mean [...]
