Our family runs a restaurant. Mind you, we are only open one night per year, and can only accommodate one table per night.
We're highly exclusive.
We admit guests on an invitation-only basis, and we haven't quite nailed down a cohesive...
Goldfish Swim School is coming to Des Moines!
The chilly winter months may not seem like the most obvious time to talk about swim lessons, but swim and water safety experts know this is the perfect time of year to...
My refrain of, “Why don’t you turn off the tablet and go read a book?”, is often met with a slight groan from my 10-year-old daughter.
As a former English teacher, you can imagine my shock when I realized,...
I appreciate all the great family shows available for our kids.
As a mom, it takes intentional effort to connect with our kiddos. Screens can come between us and our kiddos if we allow it or they can bring us...
I love audiobooks.
In October 2017, a blogger I follow shared on Facebook about a sale Audible.com was running. She mentioned that when you begin a membership, you not only get a free title as an introductory bonus but also a...
During the dead of winter (or even the heat of summer), when going outside isn't always pleasant, having a craft or activity closet to raid is a savior! Here are my favorite craft supplies. I love to pull them...
We cut the cord from our satellite provider shortly before our second kiddo was born. We were worried we’d miss the shows and channels our satellite provider had, but we decided to give it a try to save some...
“Fresh squeezed lemonade! Fresh squeezed lemonade!” I can vividly remember my seven-year-old self hollering those words on top of our neighbor’s barn as thousands of RAGBRAI riders rolled down old Highway 20.
It was the most action our tiny town...
Who doesn't love a good birthday party? We invite our friends and family to our home to celebrate our kids' birthdays. I wish we could do outdoor parties at a park, but both of my kids have winter birthdays.
I've...
Are you a soccer mom?
Soccer moms are superheroes in my book. You're juggling schedules for practices and games, you're making sure players have all their gear, and most importantly, you're supplying snacks for everyone!
Soccer Mom Survival Kit
The best soccer...
In + Around Des Moines
15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines
Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...
