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Next Thursday evening is Winter Solstice Yoga at the Middleswardt Lodge, hosted by Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center. โจ
Picture this: rolling fire, intention setting, mindful yoga and breath work.
RSVP here:
https://www.warrenccb.org/event/winter-solstice-yoga/
Turkey Trot on out to the Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center Fall Nature Market at Middleswart Lodge near Annett Nature Center today from 5-8. Lots of great vendors! I will have decorated cookies in various sizes (and a few pumpkin spice flavored too) and also Paint your owns.
https://facebook.com/events/s/fall-nature-market/1184961672371468/
Any extras I will post to page later this week ๐ฆ
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In addition to my classic sugar cookie flavor this market I will also have some pumpkin spice flavor decorated cookies too. But donโt worry plenty of classic sugars to go around!
How much Cool Whip do you like on your pumpkin pie? I just noticed my pie cookies will have a variety ๐คฃ
I will be at Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center Fall Nature Market this Thursday from 5-8 with Thanksgiving/Fall cookies. Everything is heat sealed so will still be fresh for your holiday get togethers. More info on pictures or link
https://facebook.com/events/s/fall-nature-market/1184961672371468/
Hey friends! Find me along with some of my favorite local makers and bakers Thurs at Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center Middleswart Lodge from 5-8pm, just south of Indianola.
My space is limited, so let me know what you want me to bring! ๐คKristin
Thanks again to everyone that braved the cold Saturday! Some things went quickly so I am baking and decorating a few more for Thursdayโฆbecause Iโm a people pleaser ๐คฃ
There will be Thanksgiving/Fall regular and mini packs of decorated cookies, along with paint your owns. And bonus even a few pumpkin spice flavored cookies as well!
Hope to see you Thursday from 5-8 at Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center Fall Nature Market at Middleswart Lodge . More info on link or the pictures on this post
https://facebook.com/events/s/fall-nature-market/1184961672371468/
Any extras I will either post to my page or do a popup sometime in my cookie house TBD - will post more info later this week.
Turkeys and pumpkin pies and lots of minis oh my!!!
Full disclosure I am a bit of a hot mess when it comes to deciding designs, sizes and how many to make for events/popups. I basically make a bunch of dough, grab some cutters and see what happens. For Halloween I barely made any minis and didnโt notice until I set up and the few I brought were gone in minutes.
For Thanksgiving I apparently am doing the oppositeโฆI have a crazy amount of minis ๐คฃ So if minis are your jam I can hook you up. Donโt worry I still will also have regular singles and paint your owns as well. Most everything will be Thanksgiving/Fall themed. After these two events I will post an update on any extras.
First up is the Holiday Market at Speckled Hen Farms Iowa Winterset this Saturday 10-4
https://facebook.com/events/s/holiday-market-on-the-farm/1088556868690096/
Next Thursday will be the Fall Nature Market at Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center Indianola at Middleswart Lodge 5-8.
https://facebook.com/events/s/fall-nature-market/1184961672371468/
After this it will be Christmas cookie time! I am doing some local Xmas events and also hope to have some popups at my cookie house as wellโฆmore to come.
Fat little turkey design from sugarcravings
I figured I way over baked and would have an impromptu cookie popup in the cookie house tomorrow. Instead you guys showed up and bought everything ๐คฏ Making notes for Halloween 2023 (make more next year, sorry to those who missed out ๐ฅน) I love doing popups/events but trickiest part is figuring out what people like and how much to bring.
Thanks again to all you spooky people who stopped by. Looking ahead to Thanksgiving I have two events with info links below. I hope to also have something in the cookie house prior to Turkey day but no promises at this point ๐
Speckled Hen Farms Iowa Winterset Nov 12
https://facebook.com/events/s/holiday-market-on-the-farm/1088556868690096/
Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center Indianola Nov 17
https://facebook.com/events/s/fall-nature-market/1184961672371468/
They are all winners in our book! Thank you to all businesses and organizations that hosted a trunk this year! They went all out with their displays and hand out items, check out the pictures!
Helping Hand of Warren County
Team FlyinKOAT
Wesley Woods Camp and Retreat Center
Indianola Preschool
Indianola Little League
KNIA KRLS
Whip It Good Catering
Indianola Parks & Recreation
Drake University Head Start
TruBank - Member FDIC
Walmart Indianola - N Jefferson Way
Indianola Pediatric Dentistry
Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center
Indianola High School DECA
Indianola Fire Department
Indianola Community Youth Foundation ambassadors
holland hout
girl scouts
boy scouts
girls cross country
A Special Event DJ & PhotoBooth
nutrition
Cabin Coffee Co.-Indianola, IA
Indianola Hometown Pride
Welift Job Search Center
school board
night of lights
Tots to Teens
Perfection Pest Management
The top three overall SWIFTEST going into the final race at Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center this Sunday morning presented by SingleSpeed Brewing Co.!
1. Marc Grulke
2. Nicole Hamilton
3. Kiersten Hathaway
There's still a chance for these standings to change (
https://results.truetimeracing.com/results.aspx?CId=16535&RId=10073) so get signed up at iowatrailruns.com to get your name on the leaderboard!
Yesterday was such a wonderful day filled with many moments of peace, joy, and deep rest. The Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center is such a healing place and Iโm grateful to host a fall retreat here every October.
Yesterday was my 6th year hosting Practice on the Prairie: A Wholehearted Retreat. This retreat once again sold out. Mother Earth blessed us with the most gorgeous fall day.
These wonderful women came together to nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits and gathered in community with courage, compassion, and meaningful connection. ๐
As we continue moving through the season of Autumn, may we remember that we are not in nature, we are nature. We can let go of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that no longer serve us (like the leaves of a tree) and move forward with gratitude and a sense of starting anew. ๐
UPCOMING EVENTS where you can find my cookies ๐ (subject to change). Will add event links or addtโl info in comments when available. (NOTE: I am not taking custom orders but happy to provide referrals or search )
*Oct 28th Fri 5-9 Wine, Witches and Brews - Indianola Square
*Oct 29th Sat 9-2 Indianola Music Boosters Craft & Vendor Show - Blake Fieldhouse Indianola
*Nov 12th 10-4 Holiday Market Speckled Hen Farms Iowa Winterset
*Nov 17th Thursday 5-8 Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center Fall Nature Market at Middleswart Lounge Indianola
*Dec 9th Fri 5-9 & Dec 10th Sat 9-2 Indianola Tour of Homes - Touring the Traditions - Trinity Presbyterian Church Indianola
*Dec 10th Sat 5-9 Downtown Holiday Celebration - Indianola Square
*FYI my Saturdays from Sept 10-Nov 12 arenโt as open this year my son plays ๐ at Simpsonโฆgo Storm!
I will be focusing on popups at home and at other local businesses and events. If you have an event or business that would be a good fit for both of us I would love to chat!! ๐ฅฐ (I cannot wholesale)
Paint Your Owns and Decorating Kits can still be ordered for things like birthday parties as well.
If you wish to be added to texting or emails about future events, sales etc. sign up here
https://www.remind.com/join/ccc50125 or text 81010 with message or message me your email address.
Thanks again to all that have supporting me by ordering, liking my posts, referring me, coming to my popups etc. โค๏ธ
โข hollyhock blooms on our century farm โข
Last year, I did a Propagation Workshop at the Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center. It was one of my favorite classes. Guests learned different methods of propagation then left with many plant starts and even seeds!
I showed them how to collect/harvest seeds from Hollyhocks. They are a plant that propagates naturally with seeds - via wind and rain.
I have many left if anyone would like to get some at one of my next events.
These seeds come from Hollyhocks in a variety of colors, from my familyโs Century Farm!
Sometimes we have some volunteer Hollyhocks pop up in the cow pasture - pretty to see!
Iโm curious, if you attend this workshop, and planted the seeds - are they growing? Tag 1 OAK in a photo!
That's a wrap!
5 years ago the Central Iowa Trek the Parks Challenge started with a super basic idea and goal to get families outdoors more. As I was filtering through all the submissions and seeing the pictures, I got teary-eyed. I LOVE seeing the mamas holding their babies, kids getting dirty + laughing, and watching you explore local communities while supporting local businesses.
THIS is the goal and I thank you for making it a success each year.
Huge thanks to all the sponsors + donors who support this challenge. It would not be possible without you!
+ Great Outdoors Foundation
+ Artisan Management Group
+ Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center
+ Helps Homestead
+ Middlebrook Farm
+ Valley Community Center
+ Water Works Park
+ Muddy Boots Forest Camp
+ The Brenton Arboretum
+ Heartland Surrogacy
+ Porch Light Coffeehouse
+ Palms Theater Waukee
All winners have been emailed + have been listed on the website. Don't stop exploring friends ๐
https://outdoorfun.desmoinesparent.com/central-iowa-trek-the-parks-challenge/
Friends of Warren County Conservation and Annett Nature Center's annual Prairie Picnic Fundraiser is coming up September 17th.
This Fundraiser supports environmental education programming and exhibits at the Annett Nature Center.
This years event includes an evening on the prairie with live music by Ryne Doughty, delicious appetizers, a Smokey Dโs BBQ meal complete with desserts, and a live & silent auction.
For more program details and how to make a reservation, visit ๐
https://www.warrenccb.org/events/fwcc-prairie-picnic-5/