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? …
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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 …
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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 …
Not My Best Mommy
Not My Best Mommy “I wasn’t my best mommy, today,” I whispered to my husband as he came upstairs from putting our three year old, C, to bed. A …
Healthy Premade Meals for Busy Families: The Grateful Chef
The Grateful Chef I recently ordered food from The Grateful Chef, located near the Pioneer Columbus Community Center. They offer a weekly menu available for carryout on Wednesdays, freezer …
Support Local, Shop the Iowa Food Coop
Iowa Food Coop The last year or so my family has been on a quest to buy as much as possible from small business in our community—when our budget …
5 Tips to Surviving a High Needs Baby
5 Tips to Surviving a High Needs Baby My oldest was a daddy’s girl right from the very start. At a week old, she already preferred sleeping on my …
Des Moines Art Center is “the Place to Be!”
Des Moines Art Center The Des Moines Art Center has so much to offer. I have been going continuously for as long as I can remember, more frequently since …
Tour the Iowa State Capitol
The Iowa State Capitol While I’ve known for a while (I’m talking years here) that we could tour the state capitol, we hadn’t made the time to do it. …
Take Out to the Rescue: 10 Go-To Take Out Restaurants in Des Moines
10 Go-To Take Out Restaurants in Des Moines I try to make as many healthy, homemade meals as possible. Sometimes life makes it impossible. After a 10 hour work …
3 Reasons to Head to Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day
Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day With Spring right around the corner, it’s time to get out on some field trips! On Tuesday, March 13th, families from all over Iowa will …
Happy Acts + Giveaways: Celebrate International Happiness Day
Celebrate International Happiness Day! As parents, we are not always worried about our own happiness. If we are honest, we are not always concerned that our kids are happy, …
DSM Kids in Biz Fair
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9 Key Questions to Ask When Searching for Child Care
KinderCare Learning Centers is coming to Clive, Iowa in March. Learn what key questions you should ask when searching for child care for your little one. Choosing the perfect …