Summer Evans
Summer has one amazing little girl, Charlotte, whom she and husband Luke are just head-over-heels in love with! Marketing & Communications Director for the City of Waukee by day, and ecstatically goofy mama by night, she and her family enjoy all things Iowa State, music, photography, and blogging (Random Acts of Summer).
Tips for Flying with Babies and Toddlers
If your family members live far from Des Moines, you may be considering an airplane trip during the holiday season. This summer, we vacationed in North Carolina, and we flew with our toddler for the...
Adventures in Selling a House: A Kiddo’s Point of View
As told by a super cute two-and-a-quarter-year-old girl.
Lately, Mommy and Daddy have been talking to these people in suits about pricing, staging, and showings. I’m not sure what those things mean, but the people...
Fall Faves for Families in the Des Moines Area
Ah, fall… the crispness of the leaves, the smell of pumpkin spice, Halloween costumes, and football. Fall brings back so many fond memories for me and hopefully for you, too. It’s important to give...
Dealing with Tantrums Creatively
We all deal with tantrums in our own ways. Every kiddo is different and certainly every parent is different. For me, I've found that a little creativity goes a long way. As my daughter...
Combat Mommy Brain Drain and Tackle Your To Do List
I’m typing this post at 9:30 p.m. I was up at 3:30 a.m. because my two-year-old wanted to party. I couldn’t get back to sleep after that. I went to work just after 8...
Don’t Call Me “Mr. Mom” – The Life of a Stay-at-Home Dad
When you think about your circle of friends and family, you probably know a few stay-at-home moms. You may be one yourself. But, how many stay-at-home dads do you know? I know only one....
How I Became a Mother: I Didn’t Know What I Was Missing
This post is part 1 of 6 in the series How I Became a Mother.
Confession time: I’ve never been a real big baby person. I thought babies were cute and all, but I was...
Kids Consignment Tips for Buying and Selling
If there are two truths we as moms know, it’s that kids grow way too fast and that keeping them in clothes, shoes, and coats, etc., can be expensive! That’s why I love consignment...
Clean My House: Tips for Hiring a Cleaning Service/Person
The year was 2013. The house was a disaster. Our work schedules were insanely busy. And… I was pregnant and tired. I felt like I didn’t have the time or the energy to clean...