Tag: restaurants/dining

Top 5 Picks for the Week, August 3, 2012

Italian Ice, Geeky Gifts, Make it Yourself, Fantastic Food, and Children’s Books 1. Rita’s: Ice. Custard. Happiness. This spring we were introduced to one of the East Coast’s culinary delights, Italian Ice.  Growing up in the rural Midwest, we did not have any businesses in our area that made this product or sold it regularly.  Hearing …

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Top 5 Picks for the Week, July 6, 2012

Unique Design, Tasty Bagels, Food Apps, Relaxing Music, and Magnetic Walls 1. Design Milk The world of art and design is a fluid one, ever-changing and always evolving.  Trying to stay informed about the latest updates, advances, and the professionals at the forefront of their fields can be a daunting task.  Thankfully Jamie Derringer, founder and executive …

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Top 5 Picks for Iowa

Even though Nebraska is where I was born and raised, my husband and I spend the last few years living in Iowa just before we moved to the East Coast.  We lived near the capitol city of Des Moines and were amazed at all of the events and wonderful lifestyle opportunities it provided.  So, in …

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Top 5 Picks for Beautiful Nebraska

As you may know, I was born and raised in the Midwest.  I hold a dear place in my heart for beautiful Nebraska.  Although our many moves and travels are always fun and adventurous and we are loving the East Coast, lately I’ve been thinking about my hometown.  So this week’s Top 5 is all …

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