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Random Monday Thoughts, 6/20/2016

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Random Monday Thoughts, 6/20/2016

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It’s Monday. It’s Monday Night…does that tell you anything about how my last couple days have been? It seems that life moves faster and faster every day and every month! But, I digress..Here are my thoughts for today!

1.  Two is better than one! Father’s Day was this past weekend and of course we celebrated T, but we also celebrated my dad and my step-dad.  That got me thinking…I’m blessed to have two father figures in my life who love me and support me and my family!  I thank God daily that he used a bad situation (my parent’s divorce) to bless me with an additional father figure in my life.  My theory is that we cannot have enough people who love and care about us, so my cup runneth over!

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Friday in Franklin County: Country Heritage B&B

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Friday in Franklin

I grew up in Hampton and have been back for almost 10 years now.  Throughout my time working there I was lucky enough to get to know several other business people.  Two of those are the owners of Country Heritage Bed & Breakfast. This amazing bed and breakfast is located in rural Franklin County on Highway 3 between Latimer and Hampton.  Donnis and her daughter Lacey are the owners of this quaint historic home and are fantastic at what they do!

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Opening the Inn

So, how did they get started into the hospitality business?  The house, in which they run their business, was built by the ancestors.  10 years ago it came up for sale and they decided it was time to bring it back into the family and share it with others!  Obviously it’s a bed and breakfast so patrons can select from nightly stays, extended stays (interns have stayed throughout the summer), and you can even rent the whole house for events.  This is a great place for girls weekends, family reunions, or meeting up with college friends and kids .  Of course, they will provide a delicious, home-cooked breakfast for those who who stay!  When renting the entire house, you and your guests receive access to the kitchen, decks, and fire pit!  You can truly make it your home away from home.

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Instagram for Business

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Instagram for Business

Instagram.  Are you familiar with it? Did you know that it could help your business tremendously?  Businesses all over have started using Instagram to further their business, so are you ready to jump on board?  Here is why you should consider it!

Everyone Loves Photos –  As I’ve become an adult, I’ve always thought that every recipe book should have pictures in it.  Everyone wants to know what the recipe is going to look like when you’re done preparing it.  When you’re scrolling through a Facebook or Twitter feed, if you’re like me, you look for pictures.   You see a picture of a pair of shoes you like and you literally give it a “like”.  Same thing with a meal from a restaurant because they are what catch your eye. Instagram’s platform is simply pictures, so it’s an easy way to get photos of your products or services in front of your customers!  instagram

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Garden Update, 6/14/16

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Garden Update, 6/14/16

Can you believe it’s already been two weeks since you got a tour of my flower gardens?!  Where does the time go??  I know mine has been full of baseball games, camping, and trying to get things done here at home!  I hope your enjoying summer as much as we are!  Now…let’s get to the important stuff, let’s see how things are growing!!

The Dragon-Leaf Begonias are slowing growing and filling in the boxes!  I still think I need to get a few fillers, but haven’t found just the right thing yet, so I’ll keep waiting!

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Guilt Free Strawberry Freeze

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Guilt Free Strawberry Freeze

I think it’s safe to that summer is officially here in Iowa and this guilt free strawberry freeze is perfect for the warm days!  It’s been in the steamy 90’s the last three days and call me crazy, but I’m already over it!  I’m already tired of sweating!  I’m already tired of not being able to have the windows open, but it is Iowa, so I’m not sure what I expect anymore!  But, I digress…it’s summertime and here in our home, we are in full baseball, camping, and summer mode!  The boys have work, summer school, weight lifting, baseball, etc.

I’m trying to eat clean throughout all the summer fun/business, I really am!  And one thing I’ve found since eating clean is that my system can’t handle high sugar, high fat things any longer.  My gut can’t seem to process it and I end up feeling awful!  However that hasn’t stopped me from having cravings.   And as it’s gotten to be so warm here, I just want ice cream!! I want ice cream, strawberries, and chocolate! Not a bad combo, right?? So, how can I accomplish this without throwing all my clean eating efforts away?? I came up with this treat, Guilt Free Strawberry Freeze!

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Friday in Franklin County: Cut Loose Salon & Tanning

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Friday in Franklin

If you’re a lady, you know that a good haircut or a pedicure can make you feel better than ever! Where do I go for this? I head to Cut Loose Salon & Tanning on Main Street in Hampton and see owner, Ashley Harmon!

Ashley has been in business for almost 2 years now after having a passion for hair since she was very young.  She actually started coloring other kids’ hair in middle and high school along with her own.  She knew that cosmetology was exactly what she wanted to do for a living.  Owning her own salon has always been a dream of hers and with the help of her family she has been able to make that dream come to life!

Ashley working in her salon
Ashley working in her salon

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Random Monday Thoughts, 6/6/2016

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Random Monday Thoughts, 6/6/2016

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It’s Monday, which means time for another Random Monday Thoughts! We have to actually work five days this week! I don’t know about you, but I’m hoping it goes fast! We’re super busy this week with games and stuff (prepping for Friday in Franklin County over on Social Impact)! So, what’s going through my mind today?

1.  Weekends hardly seem long enough – I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my guys…whether it’s a weekend full of boys or one that is just T and I…I enjoy spending time with them.  It’s because I enjoy this so much that the weekends never seem long enough.

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