Sharing my holiday movie list for your viewing pleasure.

(Click here for this year’s holiday shop)

Last month, I watched Father of the Bride for the very first time! I didn’t grow up watching movies and never really got into movies as an adult. “I’m not a movie person,” I declared to Brian. But after watching FOTB and LOVING it, something clicked.  Perhaps, I haven’t been watching the right movies!

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I’m trying something different and putting this week’s highlights into a blog post.

1. I want to have a place where people can refer to after my IG stories expire
2. I get a ton of DMs throughout the week and can share the FAQs here
3. Provide exclusive weekly content for you on the blog with sneak peeks, first to know and exciting news.

Friday Five
Good to Know

I did a try on with Faherty today and Brian joined in!

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Who is Patticake Wagner? Patticake Wagner emerged publicly in 2015 on Instagram sharing glimpses of motherhood and our home. In 2019, I launched my blog after leaving my Sr. Product Designer role and wrote my first post ever which you can read here. It was a new chapter after 13 years in the industry. I left something that was comfortable to pursue the unknown. The decision was rooted in craving more time with my children so I felt it was the right move.

Continue reading A New Year, A New Website Look at Patticake Wagner.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping week. The deals are incredible and they won’t last. In the midst of all the shopping, it’s good to remember to support all the small businesses, too.

Brooke & Lou is 20% off your entire order

I’ve compiled a list of the small shops we’ve supported (or have swoon over their assortment) over the years that I think you will love as well.

Arlee Park: 30% off your entire order

Brooke and Lou: 20% off Sitewide

Jansen Home: 20% off Everything with code HOLIDAY20.

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Our family loves to take road trips. The longest destination was to Austin, TX which was about 17 hours. We made one stop each way to rest. This break-up is nice because we get to explore other cities in between.

We have three young kiddos. Ages 3, 5 and 7 years old. It may seem daunting to travel with young children but we’ve learned that planning is key. Don’t worry, these tips don’t involve bribery items!

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by Joan Albrecht

The winters are long in Minnesota so you have to come up with ways to stay entertained. Luckily, there are so many different fun things to do in the Twin Cities! There are your typical winter activities like ice skating, snowshoeing, and skiing. There are also some fun unique experiences to have. Here is a list of 5 unique experiences that you probably haven’t thought of doing. A lot of these are unique to MN but I bet you could find other states that do similar activities!

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It takes a lot of time, effort, dedication and hard work to run a small business. We know so many small business owners. Today is Small Business Saturday and I’m happy to share some deals from some of my favorite shops. See my list of Black Friday Deals here.

vintage rug from Swoonrugs

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Swoonrugs: 20% off use code THANKFUL. Tabi carries an amazing collection of vintage rugs.

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Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We sure did. Spending time with family is what it’s all about.

If you’re searching for some great deals this Friday and weekend, I rounded up a list for some items that I love. These are items that many of you have asked about. Here’s the list.

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Interior Define: 15% off including our Caitlin seatings. They’re all customizable so you can pick the fabric, legs, seating depth, etc.

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Even though I’m all about the warm-weather, there is something nice about getting to experience all four seasons here in Minnesota. Autumn is especially beautiful. I gathered up some family fun fall things to do around the Twin Cities to make the most out of this season. See here for my general guide on things to do around the Twin Cities.

Best Apple Orchards

Tip: if you’re looking to go apple picking, make sure to go earlier in the season (mid to late September) before all the apples are gone.

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Awhile back, I tried doing something called The Friday Five to be consistent about sharing a weekly post but that didn’t work out so well. I saw other bloggers with this exact same series and instantly felt unoriginal…

So I sat on it for a bit and that’s how Thursday Thoughts came about! Now that I have a social media assistant to help me with my website (did you meet Miss Joan Joan on my insta yesterday?), I can focus on sharing more content on my site with helpful details that can’t be captured elsewhere .

Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Setting Boundaries, Establishing a Work Schedule, a Cute Olive Pillow + More… at Patticake Wagner.