Read Aloud Joy with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read Aloud Joy with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Did you know that the developing brain triples in growth in the first year alone, and is almost fully formed by …
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Two Tips for Taming Tantrums
Two Tips for Taming Tantrums Mornings are hard in my house. Even when I am up early, fully caffeinated and ready to go there is a rush to getting …
Science Center of Iowa: Little Learners STEM Programs
Little Learners: Invest in a great start with STEM programs Our littles today are tomorrow’s inventors and problem solvers. So how can we, as parents, help our young explorers …
Plan Ahead: Make An Emergency Plan
Plan Ahead: Make An Emergency Plan We are lucky we live in Des Moines. We are free from hurricanes and wildfires however we do experience our share of natural …
Taking Care of Yourself: Advocate For Your Own Health
Taking Care of Yourself: Advocate For Your Own Health The experience of giving birth is something that a mother will never forget. However, a woman’s body is never the …
50 Things To Do in Iowa This Winter
50 Things To Do in Iowa This Winter After our first cold weekend of the season, it got me looking ahead to winter in Iowa. There’s no denying that …
Haunted Houses in Des Moines 2018
Haunted Houses in Des Moines 2018 It is the season for haunted houses! Where will you get scared the most in Des Moines? Allen of Des Moines Haunted Houses …
7 Easy Fall Kids Crafts
7 Easy Fall Kids Crafts Fall brings a lot of things – falling leaves, Halloween, and crafts! There are plenty of crafts you can do with your kids as …
Adjusting Halloween Costumes to Iowa Winter Weather
Adjusting Halloween Costumes to Iowa Winter Weather Halloween in Iowa is often cold, and sometimes even snowy, but that doesn’t have to limit our dress-up fun! As a former …
Get Your Kids Involved in Food Rescue!
Eat Greater Des Moines: Get Your Kids Involved in Food Rescue! Did you know that 1 in 5 Iowa children do not have enough food to eat? According to …
5 Tips For Starting Cloth Diapers
5 Tips For Starting Cloth Diapers My family’s cloth diapering journey started for one reason …WE WERE BROKE! We were 18 weeks pregnant with our first baby and something …
10 Ways to Celebrate Apple Days
Disclosure: This post may contain Amazon affiliate links. 10 Ways to Celebrate Apple Days October is National Apple Month. What better time to enjoy one of our favorite fruits? …
Helping Your Student Transition to a New School Year
When the Honeymoon is Over: Helping Your Student Transition to a New School Year Whether you were on the yahoo or boo hoo end of the spectrum when school …
Tips + Tricks for Flying with Small Children
Tips + Tricks for Flying with Small Children Our family recently flew from Omaha to San Diego. Despite me stressing out for weeks beforehand, we had an amazing trip! Here …
A Letter to My Baby
How I Grew As a Mom Today is your first birthday! Your dad and I are amazed by how much you have grown and learned in the last 365 …
Wells Fargo History Museum
Recently, I took my 2 kids to the Wells Fargo History Museum. This small museum is the 9th museum that Wells Fargo has opened around the country. Here are …
Birchwood Montessori: Newest Montessori School in Des Moines
Birchwood Montessori in Des Moines Birchwood is located on the corner of Franklin Avenue and 48th street. The building has been home to First Federated Church, Des Moines Christian …
Toddlers in the Kitchen
Toddlers in the Kitchen The first time my toddler tried to help me make dinner was a disaster! It had been a doozy of a day. The kitchen was …
102 Outdoor Activities To Do in Central Iowa This Summer
Outdoor Activities in Central Iowa Iowa comes alive during the summer months. County fairs, outdoor concerts, hiking, water activities, festivals, fun patios, yearly events, and so, so much more! …
Camp Brainiac for the Parent Procrastinators
Camp Brainiac in Des Moines I’m a working parent and planning for summer care is one of the most stressful spring time activities I’ve experienced. Once my kids finished …