Becky
Becky grew up in Iowa and moved to Waukee in 2009 after she and her husband, Russ, settled into teaching jobs in the Metro. She and Russ have been married since June 2006 and have three boys, Henry (2010), Wesley (2013), and Calvin (2015).
She teaches in Waukee and loves the small town feel that one of the fastest growing zip codes in the U.S. has to offer.
For fun, Becky enjoys spending time with her boys, blogging at ByBMG, keeping up with fashion and make-up, making crafts that can be accomplished in a nap time, and “vacations” to Target.
10 Easy Ways to Beat Cabin Fever
Raise your hand if you have cabin fever!
Winter in Iowa can be brutal as a parent. In the summer, it's easy to just send the kids to the back yard to play, but in...
Last Minute Amazon Gift Ideas
Christmas is almost here! If you're still stumped on gifts, here are some ideas that can arrive at your door with two-day Prime shipping. There's something for everyone on your list!
Gifts For Her
These freezer...
The Two Sides of Direct Sales
Oh my gosh… she wants me to buy what?
We all have that friend who hasn’t been a “friend” in over 10 years, but suddenly she’s messaging us about this thing we just HAVE...
We Love Hy-Vee: A Guide to Des Moines Grocery Shopping
"Where there's a helpful smile in every aisle!"
If you haven't heard that phrase in a commercial, you may not have lived in Iowa long enough! Hy-Vee is my go-to favorite grocery store. There are...
Colored Jeans for Fall
Fall is one of my favorite times for fashion. I love the layers and the colors. I love the coolness in the air and a reason to cover up. Last fall I wrote about...
Teacher Discount Round Up
Being a teacher can be hard work. Often teachers spend their own money on supplies for their classrooms. Sometimes school budgets don't allow certain items to be purchased or by the time a teacher...
Summer Essentials for Moms On the Go
As a mom of three boys and a dual teacher family, we are on the go a lot. I no longer carry a diaper bag (yay, diaper-free household!), but I still need to make...
Summer Rocks
Need an idea to get crafty this summer? Want to get your kids outside? Looking for a fun and inexpensive activity? Rock hunting and hiding is perfect!
Last summer on Facebook I saw different towns...
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is just around the corner and besides breakfast in bed, sometimes moms enjoy a little gift.
Here are a few Mother's Day gifts I know I would enjoy, and maybe you'll find some...
Spring Fashion: Crushing on Blush
The birds are chirping, the grass is visible, and I'm pondering washing up the kids' winter coats and snow pants. That can only mean one thing, spring is here!
Every spring I feel a sense...