Disclosure: This blog post was created in partnership with prAna and the Stonyfield YoGetters program. All thoughts an opinions are my own. #TheWholeYou This past weekend was gorgeous and it really felt like the beginning of summer. The kids and I spent the entire weekend outdoors, including an afternoon at Big Creek State Park. Big Creek is located just off of Saylorville Lake near Polk City. I had not been to Big Creek in ages,...
Two great children's shows are coming to Des Moines Performing Arts this fall. Shopkins Live! Thursday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. Shopkins Live! will be traveling to the Des Moines Civic Center in November. Tickets go on sale May 19. This is the first live theatrical production based on the very successful toy brand, Shopkins. The Shoppies and Shopkins characters will take the stage with a new storyline, original music and video highlights. Your favorite...
Disclosure: This review was made possible by iConnect and UpSpring. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine. #UpSpringBaby UpSpring is a mom-founded and mom-run company! Since 2005, UpSpring has been making all-natural products so you can enjoy motherhood and know your using and giving the very best products. UpSpring Probiotic + Colostrum is a double force for your children. When your little ones are born their microbiome (the...
Being a mom, a night out every now and then is super important for my sanity. A night out with my girlfriends doesn't happen as often as I'd like, but when it does, we tend to opt for the same restaurant with the good, cheap margaritas. Not that we don't enjoy those margaritas, but we always think of things we could have done after the fact. To keep that "what should we do???" from happening,...
Cold weather during the winter months can keep kids cooped up inside. It is important for kids to move and be active during these winter months. Physical activity helps stimulate those happy endorphins and keeps your body healthy and strong. So next time your kids have been cooped up and need to burn off some energy, turn on some music, and try these fun kid-friendly yoga poses to get fit, focused, and flexible together. No...