From the carseat to the crib to the highchair, there is the “must have” list that every mom has. For months on end (or perhaps weeks if you’re a procrastinator like me) you set yourself up to make sure...
As I was thinking about my post for DMMB this month, I couldn't help but think of my sister, Sara. She is a brand new momma and I think she would be the first to say that it is...
Are you one of those crazy people? By "crazy" I mean EXTREMELY patient when it comes to finding out the gender of your baby. Judging by my tone, I'm sure you can assume that I am NOT one to wait...
A friend of mine recently asked me for some advice planning her baby registry.  I was honored to be a part of the occasion and quickly jumped at the chance to offer my guidance.  After all, it was just...
In our society, birth seems to be portrayed as a life event full of fear. Whether you are watching the birth of a baby on television, reading about it in a novel, or talking with your friends and co-workers about...
You may be familiar with the Body by Vi fitness and weight loss program. Honestly, I've never tried it. But, I have undergone several years with another program that you may not be as familiar with. It's called Body by...
The importance of a father's role in the journey toward parenthood and beyond is often overlooked. Dads are usually the ones who know the expecting mother best and how to best serve her and care for her. They know when she isn't...
"You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice." ~ Bob Marley On October 16, 2008, I received a phone call that would change my life forever. We learned the devastating news that our two-week-old...
When writing a blog post about an illness that affects 1 of 7 women and 1 of 10 men during the most transforming period of their lives, it is difficult to decide which 600 words to include and what thousands of...
Today is International Midwives Day and I wanted to recognize all of the selfless, dedicated and amazing midwives we have in our community! “Every woman deserves a midwife." This...

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Shop the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale March 22-24

Iowa’s largest children’s consignment sale is happening this week at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! Whether you’re looking to save money on...