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Wisconsin Peanut Squares

Ilinap · November 12, 2013 ·

  Every time I come home from visiting Mac Daddy's family in Wisconsin I need to detox. I eat my weight in kneecaps and peanut squares. I also indulge in local beer. Can you blame me? After 15 years of visiting Wisconsin, you'd think I would know how to pack better. … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Peanut Squares

Tags: cook, family, recipe, travel

New Glarus Brewing Company – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · November 8, 2013 ·

I love Wisconsin. Oh sure, it's the butt of jokes at times. We snort at John Candy's mention of Sheboygan and think everyone breaks out into spontaneous polka. I do admit, however, to giggling a tish at the hearty Midwestern accent. Wisconsin is replete with stereotypes, but it … [Read more...] about New Glarus Brewing Company – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, beer, happy hour, party, travel

A Tale of House in the Woods

Ilinap · October 3, 2013 ·

I came across these fascinating photographs on my Facebook feed a while ago. I scrolled through and found myself staring at every nook and artifact in each photo. I've been wanting to write about this, but every time I sat down to click at keyboard I felt the nagging need to … [Read more...] about A Tale of House in the Woods

Tags: America, travel, writing

Barcelona Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · September 6, 2013 ·

  We took our children on a surprise trip to Barcelona. We packed their bags and left them by their beds with a note that said "Put on a collared shirt. An adventure awaits you. Stay tuned for instructions." The boys knew right away this surprise entailed a plane since they … [Read more...] about Barcelona Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, happy hour, travel, vacation

About to Reveal Our Secret Destination – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · September 4, 2013 ·

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Tags: travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

Remembering the Sun – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · May 8, 2013 ·

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Tags: travel, vacation, wordless Wednesday

Happy Birthday, Shot@Life! – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · April 24, 2013 ·

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Tags: children, health, responsibility, Shot@Life, thankful, travel, Uganda, values, wordless Wednesday

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