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Kaitlyn Norgaard | Inspired Iowan

@inspirediowan

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Hi! Intro post here or reintro for some of you who have been around! I’m Kaitlyn, Iowa hype girl, small biz supporter and lover of all things small town and lesser known. I’d love to know where you’re following from! Small town, big city, somewhere in-between?

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Love a good random fact! Besides loving all the Iowa things, here are some random tidbits about me!

Thanks for following along on this journey with me! Feel free to send ideas of where you want to see explored next! Or if you know of someone who would enjoy this account I’d love for you to share it with them! 🫶🏻 by @inspirediowan

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9 days ago

When you find a place that doesn’t miss.. you become a regular. The Des Moines area has SO many great places and my list of places to try is forever growing, but sometimes the comfort of knowing the food, service, smiles will just be there waiting is worth repeating time and time again 🩷
Ps. These are only a handful of my many favorites! by @inspirediowan

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8 months ago

The Choose Iowa Fall Crawl is Oct 9th and 10th. With over 100 small businesses, farms and markets participating I’ll be sharing some of the stops on the map this week! Be sure to add some familiar or new stops to your list! Get out and support local! 🫶🏻
@chooseiowa
@traveliowa
#chooseiowa
#chooseiowafallcrawl
#iowa
#anf
#supportlocal taken in Story City, Iowa by @inspirediowan

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11 hours ago

So you’re gonna want to run and follow @freskodsm and @dsm_katie like now. Because their new girl dinner series is one you must put on your DSM bucket list. From local vendors, local chefs, creative cocktails, and more goodies you won’t want to miss their upcoming events! Thank you so much for inviting me to join the fun! Will definitely be back 🫶🏻

#desmoines
#desmoinesiowa
#fresko
#girldinner by @inspirediowan

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6 days ago

As if you don’t already… but incase you need some convincing, you came to the right place 👀🫶🏻
Always sharing the best of the ol IA. The people, the business, spots and more!

#iowa #desmoines #iowainfluencer #exploreiowa #centraliowa by @inspirediowan

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13 days ago

There are so many great coffee shops to list but these get my vote for coziest! Add them to your list for chilly fall days!

BRoll footage by @kirstie.veatch

#iowa
#iowablogger
#iowainfluencer
#desmoines
#coffeeshops by @inspirediowan

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a month ago

These bakery spots in @mainstreetnevada will absolutely make your day! Take the trip and check out @renns_cafe @bricktowndonuts @sweetandsavory515 and the other fun little stops along the way! My hope is to head back up to make it to a market weekend at @themilfordschoolhouse because swoon 😍

#iowa #exploreiowa #iowabakery #iowacoffeeshop #iowainfluencer taken in Nevada, Iowa by @inspirediowan

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18 days ago

Basically being Iowan is ✨kinda chic✨
I don’t make the rules, I just tell it how it is. taken in Iowa by @inspirediowan

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2 months ago

Just a few fall bucket list items to get you started! Now that summer is over and we’re almost done with the first week of school we need to get to brainstorming how we’re gonna make some memories and keep the fun flowing this fall! 🍂🎃

#iowamom
#iowainfluencer
#iowacreator
#desmoines
#iowa by @inspirediowan

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a month ago

Raise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by your fall calendar. You’re not alone! It is definitely a busy time but it’s also such a fun time! With football, watch parties and cheering on your favorite team, you shouldn’t have to pick between feeling like there’s “one more thing” and enjoying yourself! Thanks to @farewaystores you don’t have to choose! With fresh, affordable and convenient options you don’t have to pick between time or taste! With @farewaystores you get both! It’s a WIN all around!
#farewaystores #gamedayfareway by @inspirediowan

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11 days ago

What fall looks like to me 🍂🎃
Which ones are you most looking forward to?

Need some inspo check out some of these tags from the post
@visitamanacolonies (for fall festivals and events)
@littlehouse.onmain (fall shopping and best vibes!)
@centralcollege go Dutch obvi
@bassfarmsllc (super fun market, snacks, pumpkins, plants and more fun!)
@shophomemakers (decor and a fall refresh on furniture.. que my kitchen project loading..)
@culversgarden (all the adorable decor and garden items you could need!)
@publichouse421 (cozy coffee shop)
@tedsgardens (decor, plants and workshops!)
@thevineryflowers (find their bouquets around the area!)

#iowa #exploreiowa #falliniowa #iowamom #desmoines by @inspirediowan

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12 days ago

Feeling dang good after @valorandviolet invited me in to check out their space and @kristen.the.stylist treated me to one heck of a blow out and styling! Check out this incredibly cool salon downtown for the best vibes (I mean come on salon dog? Say less) The staff were all so friendly and the space was legit so cool! I’ve even got Jack heading there next to get his hair cut, because they also do men’s cuts! Def give them a try! 🫶🏻 taken in Downtown Des Moines by @inspirediowan

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