14 Ways to Enjoy the Christmas Magic in Branson, Missouri

14 Ways to Enjoy the Christmas Magic in Branson, Missouri ** I received free lodging and expenses paid for this visit to Branson, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Please take a look at the Privacy Policy for more details. When the holiday season rolls around we love to enjoy all the fun at home, but taking a road trip to a Midwest destination is fun too! There are many places to experience...

Celebrate the Holidays in Madison County, Iowa

Celebrate the Holidays in Madison County, Iowa The holidays are especially quaint in the small rural towns of Madison County, Iowa. In Winterset, visitors can shop and dine at over thirty-five retail boutiques and restaurants. Or head to Main Street in Earlham and St. Charles, where the customer service is unparalleled. Add to it twinkling lights and holiday music, and the spirit is sure to take hold of you! Here are some ways to celebrate...

Be Hoppy! 6 Places to Jump and Bounce in Central Iowa

Be Hoppy! 6 Places to Jump and Bounce in Central Iowa Have you heard the song Jump Around by the Imagination Movers?  That song describes my house during the day, lots of jumping, having fun, and moving around.  Kids seem to have an endless source of energy they can tap into to be bouncing off the walls at all times.  Luckily in our house, we have a big enough basement where we can fit a...

Top 8 Things To Do in Des Moines in December

Top 8 Things To Do in Des Moines in December The most joyful time of the year is here. Des Moines has no shortage of events for the holiday season. Enjoy the aroma of roasted nuts at the German-inspired Christkindlmarket, jump into holiday magic at Holiday Hullabaloo, or catch a classic holiday play with A Charlie Brown Christmas. Get your planner out and plan your December in Des Moines. Bookmark these other fun posts and...

Finding Your Fit: Understanding the Differences in Home-Based and Center-Based ABA

Finding Your Fit: Understanding the Differences in Home-Based and Center-Based ABA When your child receives a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), your next steps can seem unclear as you navigate a swirl of emotions and information from too many sources to count. What therapies and services could your child benefit from? How do you find these resources? Once you find resources, how will your family access them? Will new therapy obligations impact your work, family, and extracurricular schedules?...