tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10462243610005290982024-03-19T02:35:32.516-05:00Corn, Beans, Pigs and KidsDiscovering "Fields of Opportunity" as a Farmer, Wife, Mom & VolunteerValhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.comBlogger702125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-84458072598798747942024-02-07T12:25:00.005-06:002024-02-07T12:31:43.868-06:004 Ingredient Crockpot Apple Cobbler<p>Apple Cobbler is something that can warm you up on a cold, winter night, make you excited for the upcoming spring, is an All American dish in the summer and is one of my favorite fall flavors. So, I experimented with flavor combinations and my new <u><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-3-5-Quart-Casserole-Manual-Charcoal/dp/B00KD346MW/ref=sr_1_3" target="_blank">casserole crockpot</a>,</u> and came up with a new go-to dessert, my <b>Crockpot Apple Cobbler</b>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyNewl2UfFvAxQ490BkzWjXKU7NfPyO0e1ZCFthorRkX2Zlc0Hkf_3m2t9Ew6a_cP7NJc2V309HWd1OeL2a_n3Ei_MqSrTIb4j7MyvdmObbiiBMg-Khtu19p-6EHrWcehMAO-AJXzk8J62Dtkq7vipNO9dH6owf2jgjmxY9fv3rDaoHuN4hT3WIAn0ECq/s3920/Crockpot%20Apple%20Cobbler%20finished%20plate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="4 Ingredient Crockpot Apple Cobbler" border="0" data-original-height="3920" data-original-width="2940" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieyNewl2UfFvAxQ490BkzWjXKU7NfPyO0e1ZCFthorRkX2Zlc0Hkf_3m2t9Ew6a_cP7NJc2V309HWd1OeL2a_n3Ei_MqSrTIb4j7MyvdmObbiiBMg-Khtu19p-6EHrWcehMAO-AJXzk8J62Dtkq7vipNO9dH6owf2jgjmxY9fv3rDaoHuN4hT3WIAn0ECq/w300-h400/Crockpot%20Apple%20Cobbler%20finished%20plate.jpg" title="4 Ingredient Crockpot Apple Cobbler" width="300"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2024/02/4-ingredient-crockpot-apple-cobbler.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-70386280357943879492023-12-20T10:08:00.000-06:002023-12-20T10:08:16.805-06:00Easiest Christmas Cookie EVER<p>Want to make some Christmas cookies this week but just don't have the energy or time? Then make the easiest Christmas cookies ever that uses just two ingredients - <b>Peanut Butter Cup Cookies</b>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IlXWWUz4QiuFrhzIvXDp53IXR8RnHzMKDUTbU7NwJB994Uoto9Bd-GhfbMTrEyWnxBrdChvt12DhZeB1rIJz-5-UaetIt20gxPhRNNzttX9_53zrziH9WBjvnTYsC5FZK3h_LFXn0tQvGitqlU78L_uMfA-P2UUBvnLWKj109wcz2Uim4qBs_CZErz3q/s3667/Peanut%20Butter%20Cup%20Cookies%20horizontal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Easiest Christmas Cookie EVER - Peanut Butter Cup Cookies" border="0" data-original-height="2750" data-original-width="3667" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IlXWWUz4QiuFrhzIvXDp53IXR8RnHzMKDUTbU7NwJB994Uoto9Bd-GhfbMTrEyWnxBrdChvt12DhZeB1rIJz-5-UaetIt20gxPhRNNzttX9_53zrziH9WBjvnTYsC5FZK3h_LFXn0tQvGitqlU78L_uMfA-P2UUBvnLWKj109wcz2Uim4qBs_CZErz3q/w400-h300/Peanut%20Butter%20Cup%20Cookies%20horizontal.jpg" title="Easiest Christmas Cookie EVER - Peanut Butter Cup Cookies" width="400"></a></div><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/12/easiest-christmas-cookie-ever.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-86158919796999009272023-12-18T14:23:00.006-06:002023-12-18T21:16:29.266-06:00Cranberry Jello Salad<p>Looking for an easy holiday side dish? Check out my <b>Cranberry Jello Salad</b> with just four ingredients! It's simple to make and is full of the traditional flavors you want at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRF9i2EIqm9R3fkylQMxN36_j6cMp19yBTyBkLrShKF34aicLhD57wLLnBpJK_vqTuq7OMmsYg-AcX2ciZnPKQcaXr2-3FDh9gAGw5Fa8-6u_nsEBPA4id3IuvZ_-8x6LpK9d9uUNsPdw_ZHq9VbD3-Oj4Z56mc8dlNL6ET54VGXHmRa7EDdeZob70UHX/s4000/Cranberry%20Jello%20Salad.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cranberry Jello Salad - Easy Holiday Side Dish" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRF9i2EIqm9R3fkylQMxN36_j6cMp19yBTyBkLrShKF34aicLhD57wLLnBpJK_vqTuq7OMmsYg-AcX2ciZnPKQcaXr2-3FDh9gAGw5Fa8-6u_nsEBPA4id3IuvZ_-8x6LpK9d9uUNsPdw_ZHq9VbD3-Oj4Z56mc8dlNL6ET54VGXHmRa7EDdeZob70UHX/w400-h300/Cranberry%20Jello%20Salad.jpg" title="Cranberry Jello Salad - Easy Holiday Side Dish" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/12/cranberry-jello-salad.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-21222122004797427472023-11-14T11:29:00.001-06:002023-11-21T15:04:54.428-06:00Pumpkin Smores Pie<p>There is something about <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2020/11/6-week-holiday-checklist-free-printable.html">Thanksgiving</a></u> and <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2020/11/7-tips-for-perfect-pie-recipes.html">pie</a></u> that just go together and after trying a viral cookie that was a fail for me, I decided to modify the recipe and make it into a holiday pie instead! This <b>Pumpkin Smores Pie</b> would be a fun addition to your dessert table this Thanksgiving, and with only four ingredients, this dessert will be <i>easy as pie!</i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8efG_dnAxNTvys9ReEaz-yQQx7rPabzldhFHK5ETo3j1VDF90EUBnAujj8JYHqfFcd_LxEYJgZ_DedWJTPAZozQ0gxYFZc2dCkxyj-Tn6WNaEvjuVKtb-HOGpwAD3eidcExXHOmW26e-jtk6R9e2nIL_P3b-5QFcyFuHozJDisZBFoSRCg23ulDV6gwm/s3000/20231113_130723.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pumpkin Smores Pie" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio8efG_dnAxNTvys9ReEaz-yQQx7rPabzldhFHK5ETo3j1VDF90EUBnAujj8JYHqfFcd_LxEYJgZ_DedWJTPAZozQ0gxYFZc2dCkxyj-Tn6WNaEvjuVKtb-HOGpwAD3eidcExXHOmW26e-jtk6R9e2nIL_P3b-5QFcyFuHozJDisZBFoSRCg23ulDV6gwm/w400-h400/20231113_130723.jpg" title="Pumpkin Smores Pie" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/11/pumpkin-smores-pie.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-40065828038670904352023-10-12T09:34:00.000-05:002023-10-12T09:34:51.886-05:0010 Things I'm Grateful for this Harvest<p>In honor of National Farmers Day and going on week four of Harvest 2023, I took some time to write down what I'm grateful for this harvest. This time of year is very busy, but it is a good practice to take some time to reflect and be thankful for the blessings this season brings.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9CD5oTSmD9cjVr_oI0xeeLqOwOdygQfJQjcyWJWFEoC53MXciYqhcBeBGip8aJLtThLxBA6uiNe7HyNdOt3Py_TO1lMzQxRClx92Vtkg29FZebaMl6AVqnw-9xqkeu5TGlU3eMMiIOVQ2OnJ-BKsV08D5qcef0obzCv33X9P5zTbYDAMi4xOZsSfkUnl/s2944/20231011_085803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="10 Things I'm Grateful for this Harvest" border="0" data-original-height="2944" data-original-width="2208" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK9CD5oTSmD9cjVr_oI0xeeLqOwOdygQfJQjcyWJWFEoC53MXciYqhcBeBGip8aJLtThLxBA6uiNe7HyNdOt3Py_TO1lMzQxRClx92Vtkg29FZebaMl6AVqnw-9xqkeu5TGlU3eMMiIOVQ2OnJ-BKsV08D5qcef0obzCv33X9P5zTbYDAMi4xOZsSfkUnl/w300-h400/20231011_085803.jpg" title="10 Things I'm Grateful for this Harvest" width="300"></a></div><p><span></span></p><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/10/10-things-im-grateful-for-this-harvest.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-54301579787264888782023-08-23T15:42:00.001-05:002023-08-23T15:42:50.916-05:00Pickle Wraps<p>From an <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2021/08/after-school-turkey-wrap-hack.html">after school snack</a></u>, to <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2021/06/hog-wild-baked-beans.html">holiday potluck</a>s</u>, to a graduation party favorite, the <b>Pickle Wrap</b> is a crowd pleaser that is easy to make and delivers a creamy, crunchy and tangy flavor in each bite.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcsfT81n13YypWhnYlVUrvEJ3KOCpxGsIpGvVsK6-ZDOKEGWkCrqSRe1lcAlbikmI6y_FWpGdtzFxlR0y8be285M5RX0J8rmJKSc95UCcP8qzhkUct5VddN_tDYLtb-Eg2Vcy6g33lZiaY9KQevc8USngSaVV0AMQf1Q7eSyASCJhCHNbYcV0g4-5hPYe/s4000/Pickle%20Wraps%20plate%20horizontal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pickle Wraps - Easy Midwest Appetizer" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcsfT81n13YypWhnYlVUrvEJ3KOCpxGsIpGvVsK6-ZDOKEGWkCrqSRe1lcAlbikmI6y_FWpGdtzFxlR0y8be285M5RX0J8rmJKSc95UCcP8qzhkUct5VddN_tDYLtb-Eg2Vcy6g33lZiaY9KQevc8USngSaVV0AMQf1Q7eSyASCJhCHNbYcV0g4-5hPYe/w400-h300/Pickle%20Wraps%20plate%20horizontal.jpg" title="Pickle Wraps - Easy Midwest Appetizer" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/08/pickle-wraps.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-86189000252909161402023-08-22T12:46:00.000-05:002023-08-22T12:46:14.511-05:00Okoboji Ice Cream Favorites<p>For the last couple of years, our family has fallen in love with weekend getaways to the <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/05/2023-family-summer-bucket-list-free.html">Lake Okoboji, Iowa area</a></u>. When traveling, our family is always on the hunt for the best <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2017/07/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip.html">ice cream</a></u> and the Okoboji area has several we make sure to stop at.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7B4VDvxJwK9B7L6n0CnIxEfDS12Tj-ruzRHEw8iewx44IhGp2Xfv9KkMosOUCFWRzvCM0PBn6ejAmTM50jgqMlcZtviJwZKvMTY1fbnWKmrbzQSyLX-ePxqbICskPFhTa7nmm4FMUU9t08nMtRRJis43Ijo8VpYic8n_xqKNii199Mnzm1CeduQf6VMs/s1200/Okoboji%20Ice%20Cream%20Favorites.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lake Okoboji, Iowa Ice Cream Favorites" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ7B4VDvxJwK9B7L6n0CnIxEfDS12Tj-ruzRHEw8iewx44IhGp2Xfv9KkMosOUCFWRzvCM0PBn6ejAmTM50jgqMlcZtviJwZKvMTY1fbnWKmrbzQSyLX-ePxqbICskPFhTa7nmm4FMUU9t08nMtRRJis43Ijo8VpYic8n_xqKNii199Mnzm1CeduQf6VMs/w400-h300/Okoboji%20Ice%20Cream%20Favorites.png" title="Lake Okoboji, Iowa Ice Cream Favorites" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/08/okoboji-ice-cream-favorites.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-59584091587587017742023-07-28T18:59:00.002-05:002023-07-28T18:59:39.947-05:00How to host a Family Cake War<p>Blame it on watching too much <u style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81333845" target="_blank">Is it Cake</a></u> or my <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/03/mom-whats-for-dinner.html">kids enjoying spending time in the kitchen</a></u>, but one item on our <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/05/2023-family-summer-bucket-list-free.html">Summer Bucket List</a></u> was to hold our very own <b>Family Cake War</b>. We had so much fun doing this that I wanted to share how you can do it with your family!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipamFhRrhlGuJRtYt-nS7EyVK3zhSFOm7hgNopQnqGOh-0lKYpk04UfDFPGKNoL338zdNJP9AtE6qJqdUvmGyLCSiZ6GF3YzTkpzdJlO1wQGlo34XydTN1ljpAJ19rbmaeCdacNpkEJVrNK8C-WStl3aXfNzmLdKWAu6k9MO5y99ExIwJzoch0VBKVdr0W/s4000/7.25.23%20Family%20Cake%20War%20-%20Klayton,%20Lauren,%20Audrey%20and%20Reagan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to host a Family Cake War" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipamFhRrhlGuJRtYt-nS7EyVK3zhSFOm7hgNopQnqGOh-0lKYpk04UfDFPGKNoL338zdNJP9AtE6qJqdUvmGyLCSiZ6GF3YzTkpzdJlO1wQGlo34XydTN1ljpAJ19rbmaeCdacNpkEJVrNK8C-WStl3aXfNzmLdKWAu6k9MO5y99ExIwJzoch0VBKVdr0W/w400-h300/7.25.23%20Family%20Cake%20War%20-%20Klayton,%20Lauren,%20Audrey%20and%20Reagan.jpg" title="How to host a Family Cake War" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/07/how-to-host-family-cake-war.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com260tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-55852303195555042362023-07-24T17:14:00.004-05:002023-08-23T10:07:15.940-05:00Iowa Ice Cream Road TripJuly is National Ice Cream Month! So what a better way to celebrate than indulging in some ice cream at one of Iowa's nostalgic ice cream shops! During the month of June for over 10 years my family has gone on an <b>Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip</b> in honor of National Dairy Month. Check out the 30+ locations we've visited on the tour:<br>
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There's something for everyone at this seasonal ice cream shop that serves both hard and soft serve ice cream.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcsTT-boQyESjEEguaznXW7CabCfVYZsGRsuwlS8zAOfJFVeHYWLCyF7UvXir9i1Q9dIu1hAeI7ht20Em6xY3aDm8Avwp6DeMi9Rk6OyQToD4P_eQkV6dMey1F3IZvg49jJk5BnNS5R7PkeOfLZdiqF5n6wu6SUcSH6PJ-dCQMDGW4ntAszMuVppwa7iB/s2993/6.30.23%20Madrid%20Filling%20Station.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at The Filling Station in Madrid, Iowa" border="0" data-original-height="2246" data-original-width="2993" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcsTT-boQyESjEEguaznXW7CabCfVYZsGRsuwlS8zAOfJFVeHYWLCyF7UvXir9i1Q9dIu1hAeI7ht20Em6xY3aDm8Avwp6DeMi9Rk6OyQToD4P_eQkV6dMey1F3IZvg49jJk5BnNS5R7PkeOfLZdiqF5n6wu6SUcSH6PJ-dCQMDGW4ntAszMuVppwa7iB/w400-h300/6.30.23%20Madrid%20Filling%20Station.jpg" title="Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at The Filling Station in Madrid, Iowa" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/07/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip-at-filling.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-50411830734540769992023-07-07T07:00:00.002-05:002023-07-07T07:00:00.133-05:00The BBP Pizza<p>One of my favorite parts of <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2021/07/county-fair-is-more-than-ribbons-and.html">4-H</a></u> is that it encourages youth to explore their interests and try new things. My son is in his third year of 4-H and has grown so much through the different projects and events he has participated in. This year one of his projects that will be shown at our <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2018/07/family-fun-at-franklin-county-fair.html">county fair</a></u> next week is his Pizza Food Challenge. He had so much fun going to a pizza workshop and creating his own pizza that I thought I'd share it here on my blog!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2pcKBUns5siigltaxgCGBh5LAmo-wo_0QZJBacGxFPMit2hSMTuhrCNsmi4uw2WMOj_7Qqn4c-hkkYSKjPxw0BvVD1TnyNqBrhAHEM5gKOnBjKF4YcUGNUD6den63Y-52PZqDdXTMbcNyoxAYFKdPgzTMWAQRGfdQdIuobiSs2oQTLYuhe3yh7eBxMWnn/s3729/Klayton%20with%20BBP%20pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="4-H Food Challenge - BBP Pizza" border="0" data-original-height="3729" data-original-width="2797" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2pcKBUns5siigltaxgCGBh5LAmo-wo_0QZJBacGxFPMit2hSMTuhrCNsmi4uw2WMOj_7Qqn4c-hkkYSKjPxw0BvVD1TnyNqBrhAHEM5gKOnBjKF4YcUGNUD6den63Y-52PZqDdXTMbcNyoxAYFKdPgzTMWAQRGfdQdIuobiSs2oQTLYuhe3yh7eBxMWnn/w300-h400/Klayton%20with%20BBP%20pizza.jpg" title="4-H Food Challenge - BBP Pizza" width="300"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/07/the-bbp-pizza.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-27460418539783825282023-07-04T12:29:00.000-05:002023-07-04T12:29:34.213-05:00Knee High by the 4th of July<p>The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate our country's independence, show off your patriotism, spend time with family and friends, shoot off fireworks and <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2015/05/iowa-roadway-identification-corn-and.html">check crops</a></u>. It's been tradition for decades that farmers check their crops, especially corn, to see if it is "<i>Knee High by the 4th of July</i>." Now while knee high isn't the benchmark for farmers anymore due to hybridization and improved genetics, it is still a fun tradition for our family to benchmark our corn (and family's) growth every year. In fact, our family has been taking an annual "Knee High" photo for over a decade (see <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2022</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2021/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2021</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2020/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2020</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2019/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2019</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2018/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2018</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2017/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2017</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2016/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2016</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2015/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2015</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2014/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2014</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2013/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2013</a></u> and <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2012/07/sunday-fun-in-corn.html">2012</a></u>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwYX_hNDMIh8GgXNERID88V8cPsNUd-uZ1MKL8rdAPUtL4BU94p9TdcgWguhu2raI8H7EUQaWmOtN0CskJVp-G2Hf3NI6Sp_OADUQlRs8INwRTw18XFuXmXE78DBdNjHQugNl4A9yXbhAq3pKBfmZn3VkRFlXV9XIohNTIqx_6fwD5xMS4RCGW4p57zIu/s6000/7.4.23%20Knee%20High%20by%20the%204th%20of%20July%20(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Knee High by the 4th of July - North Iowa Corn" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwYX_hNDMIh8GgXNERID88V8cPsNUd-uZ1MKL8rdAPUtL4BU94p9TdcgWguhu2raI8H7EUQaWmOtN0CskJVp-G2Hf3NI6Sp_OADUQlRs8INwRTw18XFuXmXE78DBdNjHQugNl4A9yXbhAq3pKBfmZn3VkRFlXV9XIohNTIqx_6fwD5xMS4RCGW4p57zIu/w400-h266/7.4.23%20Knee%20High%20by%20the%204th%20of%20July%20(2).JPG" title="Knee High by the 4th of July - North Iowa Corn" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-353540566336770682023-06-20T16:35:00.000-05:002023-06-20T16:35:38.942-05:00Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at The Olde Creamery in Garner, Mason City and Clear Lake, Iowa<p>It's June Dairy Month and our family loves to celebrate by going on an <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2017/07/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip.html">Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip</a></u>. This year we kicked off our 10th annual road trip by checking out all three locations of <u><a href="https://www.theoldecreamery.net/" target="_blank">The Olde Creamery</a></u> in North Central Iowa in Garner, Mason City and Clear Lake.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYw4hGmdpZAnNSHX3VidfUFPkIeCFZSt8ZiCRqTp6ZOs_zoP7eACpe-o7gpuqJf3floVMcNK0Rkve6dKUBIeSllz1t-sN_63NDjDDENYvFQi7EBie0VqawQ1Q6UWjqhXAsB8vueL1_2Go_K6_hDHSNiM3iyIFsYtaWQIS-kdLyzfbB2CICQDYLnl6XuPq5/s3424/6.11.23%20Old%20Cremery%20Clear%20Lake%20-%20Reagan,%20Lauren,%20Klayton,%20Audrey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at The Olde Creamery in Garner, Mason City and Clear Lake, Iowa" border="0" data-original-height="2568" data-original-width="3424" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYw4hGmdpZAnNSHX3VidfUFPkIeCFZSt8ZiCRqTp6ZOs_zoP7eACpe-o7gpuqJf3floVMcNK0Rkve6dKUBIeSllz1t-sN_63NDjDDENYvFQi7EBie0VqawQ1Q6UWjqhXAsB8vueL1_2Go_K6_hDHSNiM3iyIFsYtaWQIS-kdLyzfbB2CICQDYLnl6XuPq5/w400-h300/6.11.23%20Old%20Cremery%20Clear%20Lake%20-%20Reagan,%20Lauren,%20Klayton,%20Audrey.jpg" title="Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at The Olde Creamery in Garner, Mason City and Clear Lake, Iowa" width="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying The Old Creamery Ice Cream at the Clear Lake, Iowa location</td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/06/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip-at-olde.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-6441887349551181872023-06-07T05:00:00.002-05:002023-06-07T11:02:46.092-05:00East Central Iowa Freedom Rock Tour<p>One of our <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2020/07/how-to-create-your-own-family-adventure.html">family's favorite ways to explore</a></u> the state of Iowa is by visiting the different county <u><a href="https://www.thefreedomrock.com/" target="_blank">Iowa Freedom Rocks</a></u>. All 99 counties in the state have a uniquely painted mural, showcasing local heroes and stories honoring area veterans painted by Iowa artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. Here is a look at all of the county Freedom Rocks located in Eastern Iowa.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7vcQoeIV4BAvvu5nIhz9dwIowc9Ldhk_LH1PC4lTQ4pNZRc07StBnfH_Rw5p69Cl-z_umBvooFrpnNbXy5toB1PVkHCS40mC7tE75Aid5NOUOKEmLVqjOuhdRe6etK-Vv6f1RDTxVHqQAn1zgSiJpJdzBDXhxQ4X4nACip9qwakvRB5dbrBMVNjFXA/s1200/East%20Central%20Iowa%20Freedom%20Rocks.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="East Central Iowa Freedom Rock Tour" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk7vcQoeIV4BAvvu5nIhz9dwIowc9Ldhk_LH1PC4lTQ4pNZRc07StBnfH_Rw5p69Cl-z_umBvooFrpnNbXy5toB1PVkHCS40mC7tE75Aid5NOUOKEmLVqjOuhdRe6etK-Vv6f1RDTxVHqQAn1zgSiJpJdzBDXhxQ4X4nACip9qwakvRB5dbrBMVNjFXA/w400-h209/East%20Central%20Iowa%20Freedom%20Rocks.png" title="East Central Iowa Freedom Rock Tour" width="400"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/06/east-central-iowa-freedom-rock-tour.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-33503917807241817082023-05-26T09:57:00.002-05:002023-05-26T09:57:30.229-05:002023 Family Summer Bucket List + FREE PrintableThe unofficial start of summer is here with Memorial Day Weekend so our family sat down to make our annual <b>Summer Bucket List</b>!<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XuGW2T13XLjGxe77jR0pWSo_kPq6CuMl-qFeddmG29mtQfUMJ3hmIcmhMdJzRC0XfmZCw8ahnIClSsaz8eT6xe-IvOHHZLOVxa-HBQsRl3kzC1wwcK4kI0NYPqGc88FUb8pyhR970CLEhxc6-nkkSxyvV3526xOKp0Va6ZVX0u7StHyEoiHw_4139A/s1200/2023%20Summer%20Bucket%20List.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2023 Family Summer Bucket List + FREE Printable" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XuGW2T13XLjGxe77jR0pWSo_kPq6CuMl-qFeddmG29mtQfUMJ3hmIcmhMdJzRC0XfmZCw8ahnIClSsaz8eT6xe-IvOHHZLOVxa-HBQsRl3kzC1wwcK4kI0NYPqGc88FUb8pyhR970CLEhxc6-nkkSxyvV3526xOKp0Va6ZVX0u7StHyEoiHw_4139A/w426-h640/2023%20Summer%20Bucket%20List.png" title="2023 Family Summer Bucket List + FREE Printable" width="426"></a></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Create your own Summer Bucket List with my <u><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/dqqh43y5zbu4yxy/Summer%20Bucket%20List%20Free%20Printable%20CBPK.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">FREE Printable</a></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>As a to-do list fan I love the </i><i>bullet notes and calendar space so you can think how to schedule everything</i><i> </i>😉</div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/05/2023-family-summer-bucket-list-free.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-77807470966479047772023-04-27T07:55:00.000-05:002023-04-27T07:55:13.665-05:00From the Farm Field to the Softball Field<p>From the Farm Field to the Softball Field, it's the time of year that takes a lot of patience, innovation and heart as both a farmer and a coach.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqPOJaMR30R-cBBx49Y7K9Vz-HmSrJ0T2R7YTeg9rEpvVQamCcF59jiUhY3L6gjzcxhOJauavwKG_i07yrQVzspHMSZ65xLo4qZEVvrkXH70QEoRa3q-EA9eDi0j4cvUw6Z5OO6mux7uMJairLoc9V-nA8KAA-SF3JkMcO5bTWXdv5aUmkrFpoPYzkw/s1640/Facebook%20Page%20Cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="From the Farm Field to the Softball Field" border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqPOJaMR30R-cBBx49Y7K9Vz-HmSrJ0T2R7YTeg9rEpvVQamCcF59jiUhY3L6gjzcxhOJauavwKG_i07yrQVzspHMSZ65xLo4qZEVvrkXH70QEoRa3q-EA9eDi0j4cvUw6Z5OO6mux7uMJairLoc9V-nA8KAA-SF3JkMcO5bTWXdv5aUmkrFpoPYzkw/w400-h225/Facebook%20Page%20Cover.png" title="From the Farm Field to the Softball Field" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/04/from-farm-field-to-softball-field.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-61709320965339837592023-03-06T14:04:00.001-06:002023-03-07T14:11:35.934-06:00Easy Oreo Brownies<p>These <b>Easy Oreo Brownies</b> use your favorite boxed brownie mix and America's favorite sandwich cookie to make a decadent treat that will make all chocolate lovers celebrate!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1C8ikHR9M-XooIWSOxqpHeUb7OvAUHR3xn2OvYdAHBXrMzyJtLYLVkal5IkT-CHE8ljmFeSk-KPpn1OgSKzwf6Fcdbxe8505u9a3-RUp9XjGalANaatU0q2uVRdlJp-DNiMeFq0GXRmVTiBUgRFhDCazhGpmgY41ZCEvBQ7Yl8hKCCZr2aJCw8iSLeA/s4000/Oreo%20Brownie%20Bite.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Easy Oreo Brownies" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1C8ikHR9M-XooIWSOxqpHeUb7OvAUHR3xn2OvYdAHBXrMzyJtLYLVkal5IkT-CHE8ljmFeSk-KPpn1OgSKzwf6Fcdbxe8505u9a3-RUp9XjGalANaatU0q2uVRdlJp-DNiMeFq0GXRmVTiBUgRFhDCazhGpmgY41ZCEvBQ7Yl8hKCCZr2aJCw8iSLeA/w300-h400/Oreo%20Brownie%20Bite.jpg" title="Easy Oreo Brownies" width="300"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/03/easy-oreo-brownies.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-67540250688095894122023-02-09T12:51:00.000-06:002023-02-09T12:51:31.382-06:00How many farmers does it take to make a pizza?<p>In honor of National Pizza Day, let's figure out how many farmers it takes to make one of America's favorite foods!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoeV5VhFw1R8ML2wbj8ANPZXGYVgwDL-m1gViB1uLI9FgKqvkjQkB78NzDXikzdu08KVwiGwSbKKGatZw5QC0UXWdiz2Sf-KmTTTnCMt00NjEUT51SjMLq7fUOJjrll6-HRGIGHJ0vmkna6qVuPRARh9UiJQaja1_dBM7eKxQFa25KZHrnT89r9kVDw/s4032/Slice%20of%20Iowa%20Pizza%20slice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How many farmers does it take to make a pizza?" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoeV5VhFw1R8ML2wbj8ANPZXGYVgwDL-m1gViB1uLI9FgKqvkjQkB78NzDXikzdu08KVwiGwSbKKGatZw5QC0UXWdiz2Sf-KmTTTnCMt00NjEUT51SjMLq7fUOJjrll6-HRGIGHJ0vmkna6qVuPRARh9UiJQaja1_dBM7eKxQFa25KZHrnT89r9kVDw/w300-h400/Slice%20of%20Iowa%20Pizza%20slice.jpg" title="How many farmers does it take to make a pizza?" width="300"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2023/02/how-many-farmers-does-it-take-to-make.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-29712990500847104412022-08-23T15:43:00.002-05:002022-08-23T15:43:36.398-05:00Trail Mix Cookies<p>Today marks the first day <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2020/08/after-school-sheet-pan-charcuterie-board.html">back to school</a></u> for my kiddos so I decided to make an <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2021/08/after-school-turkey-wrap-hack.html">after school treat</a></u> that plays ode to summer and is fun to help celebrate the new school year: <b>Trail Mix Cookies.</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11uYKk3tOu1rc2vNmOegzIx8bSFKmnM3HLTYQUhOAc91xBhvidP7Uo1x6qkrnumrUGCrU6jC7C56zhLNjYZ25RZ0NoWEA6t_Ca0qXnbHxnMZigGi3FGx1-c6CF-_rBnq3ztFEc8aEzC6e0FRfe2qlnkmOtU0Vh7NOIfQNL6kAN0eMnLUcrPLrIOvC2w/s5159/8.23.22%20Trail%20Mix%20Cookies%20baked%20horizontal.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Trail Mix Cookies" border="0" data-original-height="3440" data-original-width="5159" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11uYKk3tOu1rc2vNmOegzIx8bSFKmnM3HLTYQUhOAc91xBhvidP7Uo1x6qkrnumrUGCrU6jC7C56zhLNjYZ25RZ0NoWEA6t_Ca0qXnbHxnMZigGi3FGx1-c6CF-_rBnq3ztFEc8aEzC6e0FRfe2qlnkmOtU0Vh7NOIfQNL6kAN0eMnLUcrPLrIOvC2w/w400-h266/8.23.22%20Trail%20Mix%20Cookies%20baked%20horizontal.JPG" title="Trail Mix Cookies" width="400"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/08/trail-mix-cookies.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-23652650883855821212022-07-27T05:00:00.002-05:002022-07-28T14:32:05.545-05:00O'Brien County Family Weekend Getaway<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/p/disclosure.html" style="text-align: center;">* I am a Tour O'Brien County Ambassador.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/p/disclosure.html">All views and opinions shared are my own. *</a></div><p>This summer our family went on a <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2020/07/how-to-create-your-own-family-adventure.html">road trip</a></u> to Northwest Iowa to explore <u><a href="https://www.tourobriencounty.org/" target="_blank">O'Brien County</a></u>. We loved our weekend getaway and will share all of our recommendations of things to do, places to eat and where we stayed so you can plan your own trip!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihE6A2mxnyg375KSreYaAEPadymQGo4QSyLeeJVYtdPNA35zn_dDtUI_1R1LHw4MlMsJynPm0RX7B-9z25KstiQzsbDbVT6GfLW9laUk4Fpd62xWhSbClPZpv5zCSPbyikkTH4KXb3hxJLhWEEtIdDHnwzeHRs1PZZ6YUcZsm3qsGYq4tmThcqgbD9w/s6000/6.4.22%20OBrien%20County%20Prairie%20Heritage%20Center%20-%20Audrey,%20Klayton,%20Reagan%20and%20Lauren.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="O'Brien County Family Weekend Getaway" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjihE6A2mxnyg375KSreYaAEPadymQGo4QSyLeeJVYtdPNA35zn_dDtUI_1R1LHw4MlMsJynPm0RX7B-9z25KstiQzsbDbVT6GfLW9laUk4Fpd62xWhSbClPZpv5zCSPbyikkTH4KXb3hxJLhWEEtIdDHnwzeHRs1PZZ6YUcZsm3qsGYq4tmThcqgbD9w/w400-h266/6.4.22%20OBrien%20County%20Prairie%20Heritage%20Center%20-%20Audrey,%20Klayton,%20Reagan%20and%20Lauren.JPG" title="O'Brien County Family Weekend Getaway" width="400"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We loved the trails at the O'Brien County Prairie Heritage Center</td></tr></tbody></table><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/07/obrien-county-family-weekend-getaway.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-18791814109523103682022-07-04T14:34:00.004-05:002022-07-04T14:34:44.180-05:00Knee High by the 4th of July<p>The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate our country's independence, show off your patriotism, spend time with family and friends, shoot off fireworks and <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2015/05/iowa-roadway-identification-corn-and.html">check crops</a></u>. It's been tradition for decades that farmers check their crops, especially corn, to see if it is "<i>Knee High by the 4th of July</i>." Now while knee high isn't the benchmark for farmers anymore due to hybridization and improved genetics, it is still a fun tradition for our family to benchmark our corn (and family's) growth every year. In fact, our family has been taking an annual "Knee High" photo for the last decade (see <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2021/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2021</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2020/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2020</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2019/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2019</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2018/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2018</a></u>, <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2017/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2017</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2016/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2016</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2015/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2015</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2014/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2014</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2013/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html">2013</a></u> and <u><a href="http://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2012/07/sunday-fun-in-corn.html">2012</a></u>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLD8ywFYe0EXtgD8vuGbArsYKaT--f_uhBUcKQECrUt1l1dEzqcrGw4qjJRBQFVCE3Lq2AYsAfousScpDox-pVW54h6dWwiVajpLXKRLTKmXPtXyNKrANfp8xJp7yt5_tjIES0JjkYkLKv0kIIHjr9HTm9YQWenyHgpzurlF8ZgAFANBcLLTVm156VMw/s4000/7.4.22%20Knee%20High%20(6).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Knee High by the 4th of July - Iowa Corn Family Farm" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2667" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLD8ywFYe0EXtgD8vuGbArsYKaT--f_uhBUcKQECrUt1l1dEzqcrGw4qjJRBQFVCE3Lq2AYsAfousScpDox-pVW54h6dWwiVajpLXKRLTKmXPtXyNKrANfp8xJp7yt5_tjIES0JjkYkLKv0kIIHjr9HTm9YQWenyHgpzurlF8ZgAFANBcLLTVm156VMw/w266-h400/7.4.22%20Knee%20High%20(6).JPG" title="Knee High by the 4th of July - Iowa Corn Family Farm" width="266"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/07/knee-high-by-4th-of-july.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-10723162718510037352022-06-21T15:00:00.001-05:002022-06-21T21:00:21.133-05:00#sleepwiththecows at New Day Dairy Guestbarn in Clarksville, Iowa<p style="text-align: left;">Our family is always up for an <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2020/07/how-to-create-your-own-family-adventure.html">adventure</a></u> and we were excited to head east from our farm to our friend's <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2016/06/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip-to-clarksville.html" target="">Dan & Lynn's farm</a></u> to experience a one-of-a-kind overnight stay at their vacation rental <a href="https://www.newdaydairy.com/" style="text-decoration-line: underline;" target="_blank">Guestbarn</a> that overlooks their dairy farm. From 24 hour cow gazing, to helping Dan with chores, to eating lots of delicious dairy products, and making friends with lots of cows, this is a road trip our family will always remember!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdH9dp7AvXLITOtT4S4mW-MXbMd0SqqZMwSjLBpSRZpNfQlu4cRcIss_3UnMusy0u1FN69YTVv22NhoItVXvOZsD2BNLgBifqNNbzUu2dgTf86EwlWQd1e5-RqctfKWUPmLNzPVpd3_-W0C_0RKDUM378xne-GPk-1sNuhsiSmDgvbI30jEdbj6MCOw/s2818/6.17.22%20New%20Day%20Dairy%20cows%20Reagan%20and%20Jayden%20(5).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="#sleepwiththecows at New Day Dairy Guestbarn in Clarksville, Iowa" border="0" data-original-height="2114" data-original-width="2818" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLdH9dp7AvXLITOtT4S4mW-MXbMd0SqqZMwSjLBpSRZpNfQlu4cRcIss_3UnMusy0u1FN69YTVv22NhoItVXvOZsD2BNLgBifqNNbzUu2dgTf86EwlWQd1e5-RqctfKWUPmLNzPVpd3_-W0C_0RKDUM378xne-GPk-1sNuhsiSmDgvbI30jEdbj6MCOw/w400-h300/6.17.22%20New%20Day%20Dairy%20cows%20Reagan%20and%20Jayden%20(5).jpg" title="#sleepwiththecows at New Day Dairy Guestbarn in Clarksville, Iowa" width="400"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/06/sleepwiththecows-at-new-day-dairy.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-25897366175057679892022-06-13T14:57:00.002-05:002022-06-13T14:57:34.457-05:00Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at Charlie's Soda Fountain in Clear Lake, Iowa<p>Week Two of our <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/06/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip-at-mill-creek.html">Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip</a></u> brought us to <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CharliesSodaFountain/" target="_blank">Charlie's Soda Fountain</a></u> in Downtown Clear Lake, Iowa. Take a step back in time as you enter Charlie's in the recently renovated Corner Drug Store.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLl0is8KEZSTqv8u1bblK0i4rjIvvEHLXjiQzGx7B2Zbv6zw9TV-rWB9OmXGusN06KXJn1oNE9zMJyYsPceQ7KeipYWCVVKBRjQGO_OnFZ9eWzJazop4BpYBiMHkDY0CSgoltcVeXuovlXE9Et9CEThU_y8O5YDVp8_uMCgi6Dv8IKPFDFinkuTHOog/s3735/6.11.22%20Charlie's%20Soda%20Fountain%20-%20front%20to%20back%20Lauren,%20Klayton,%20Reagan,%20Audrey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at Charlie's Soda Fountain in Clear Lake, Iowa" border="0" data-original-height="3735" data-original-width="2801" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZLl0is8KEZSTqv8u1bblK0i4rjIvvEHLXjiQzGx7B2Zbv6zw9TV-rWB9OmXGusN06KXJn1oNE9zMJyYsPceQ7KeipYWCVVKBRjQGO_OnFZ9eWzJazop4BpYBiMHkDY0CSgoltcVeXuovlXE9Et9CEThU_y8O5YDVp8_uMCgi6Dv8IKPFDFinkuTHOog/w300-h400/6.11.22%20Charlie's%20Soda%20Fountain%20-%20front%20to%20back%20Lauren,%20Klayton,%20Reagan,%20Audrey.jpg" title="Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at Charlie's Soda Fountain in Clear Lake, Iowa" width="300"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/06/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip-at-charlies.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-13782300866987036662022-06-09T17:15:00.002-05:002022-06-09T17:15:37.195-05:00Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at Mill Creek Concessions in Paullina, Iowa<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/p/disclosure.html">* I am a Tour O'Brien County Ambassador.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/p/disclosure.html">All views and opinions shared are my own. *</a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Our 9th Annual <u><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2017/07/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip.html">Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip</a></u> kicked off last weekend at <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/MillCreekConcessions/" target="_blank">Mill Creek Concessions</a></u> in Paullina, Iowa. This seasonal ice cream and concessions stand has been serving visitors, campers, hikers and swimmers at <u><a href="https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/OBrien/Park/Mill-Creek-Park.aspx" target="_blank">Mill Creek State Park</a></u> since 2009.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NrRRGEx3x7n_1lwMW-YRmg24sbsHTvtaHIvDd-QtAqY4Q1oph03syhR85h8jX5N_apa5CubAFJIzAdwXnPeQ3ZtT4AJ9ypGj05iT1qp9n3bLMRso5j8GgrMqKzQZOcsa8fnGSciopOwsc00MCaSYIvU3ukpwKCmV6gc4DOvwqzPkTbZstaMxmaaHLA/s3449/6.4.22%20Audrey,%20Reagan,%20Lauren,%20Klayton%20Mill%20Creek%20ice%20cream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at Mill Creek Concessions in Paullina, Iowa" border="0" data-original-height="3449" data-original-width="2571" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NrRRGEx3x7n_1lwMW-YRmg24sbsHTvtaHIvDd-QtAqY4Q1oph03syhR85h8jX5N_apa5CubAFJIzAdwXnPeQ3ZtT4AJ9ypGj05iT1qp9n3bLMRso5j8GgrMqKzQZOcsa8fnGSciopOwsc00MCaSYIvU3ukpwKCmV6gc4DOvwqzPkTbZstaMxmaaHLA/w299-h400/6.4.22%20Audrey,%20Reagan,%20Lauren,%20Klayton%20Mill%20Creek%20ice%20cream.jpg" title="Iowa Ice Cream Road Trip at Mill Creek Concessions in Paullina, Iowa" width="299"></a></div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/06/iowa-ice-cream-road-trip-at-mill-creek.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1046224361000529098.post-86728120872263535752022-05-24T11:42:00.000-05:002022-05-24T11:42:34.379-05:002022 Family Summer Bucket List + FREE Printable<p>It's the last week of school and my kids are excited for summer! So we sat down to make our annual <b>Summer Bucket List</b>!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8k9lN2rp9fM9YIcY07eg6UR7P9jaSd7WqtMKamCDkzPfZ8RnwvR1057ueusdNcYZD5qx8aA1zbtMPQTcP16Wh98BUaqYb7ze5SGSmAk4_QAbfRN_N_jrZ7R1QZvMGZ3wuD7R8SvHjTFKEDSIJn21eO2AmCfaVDBi1eoSWVBgyzMWvUMooCk5-StybNQ/s1200/2022%20Summer%20Bucket%20List.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="2022 Family Summer Bucket List + FREE Printable" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8k9lN2rp9fM9YIcY07eg6UR7P9jaSd7WqtMKamCDkzPfZ8RnwvR1057ueusdNcYZD5qx8aA1zbtMPQTcP16Wh98BUaqYb7ze5SGSmAk4_QAbfRN_N_jrZ7R1QZvMGZ3wuD7R8SvHjTFKEDSIJn21eO2AmCfaVDBi1eoSWVBgyzMWvUMooCk5-StybNQ/w426-h640/2022%20Summer%20Bucket%20List.png" title="2022 Family Summer Bucket List + FREE Printable" width="426"></a></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Create your own Summer Bucket List with my <u><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/dqqh43y5zbu4yxy/Summer%20Bucket%20List%20Free%20Printable%20CBPK.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">FREE Printable</a></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>As a to-do list fan I love the </i><i>bullet notes and calendar space so you can think how to schedule everything</i><i> </i>😉</div><span></span><a href="https://www.cornbeanspigskids.com/2022/05/2022-family-summer-bucket-list-free.html#more">Read more »</a>Valhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15680253490735705479noreply@blogger.com4