One of my favorite ways to “decorate” for the holidays is to set up a hot chocolate bar on our kitchen island. It feels festive even when not in use, but also makes last-minute entertaining for the season...
Kids either love Santa or are deathly afraid of him. If taking the kids to see Santa is on your holiday bucket list, here are some tips and tricks to make the visit as happy for everyone as possible!
Here's...
Yesterday I was sitting with my four-year-old Nora on our front steps. Sunny with a cool breeze, it was an idyllic early fall afternoon. I sipped my coffee and watched her step onto our crab apple-covered-driveway. Our tree had...
I'm so thankful my mom taught me cooking basics when I was a kid. I'm not a stellar chef or a foodie by any means, but by the time I graduated high school, I knew my way around the...
When we bought our house last year, one of the first things I wanted to do was plant a garden. We didn’t get it accomplished last year, but creating a garden was my highest priority this spring. Here are...
If you’re anything like me, you love lists. You make grocery lists, to-do lists, and a daily to-do list. The only problem is your lists are written all over the place. Some are written on sticky notes, some on...
In a world filled with "stuff", toys, shoes, clothing, trinkets and knick-knacks, it can be difficult to clear the clutter and show our kids how to truly be selfless. Volunteering with our children is a great way to show...
When your kids go from playing in the backyard to playing organized sports, your role as a mom changes, too. You’re no longer the playtime supervisor and caretaker. Whatever happens is completely out of your control.
Your job now is...
There are many nights when the handful of hours between preschool pickup and bedtime don’t feel like nearly enough. But there are also weeks when the after-dinner dark seemed to stretch forever. So, I came up with a game...
My oldest is in middle school and is starting to act more like a “big kid”. It’s an interesting time because sometimes he still feels like a young kid and at other times he is telling me that he’s...
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...
