You’ve probably heard of sensory play, but did you know that this type of play is very beneficial for children? From birth, babies learn about their world using their 5 senses: seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling & tasting. As they...
I was out and about last week and a friend and I were talking about the tasks my soon-to-be 3 year-old helps with around the house. A sweet little lady overheard and proudly stated, "That is WAY too young...
If you are a mom to young kids, you know that most days feel like a snack free-for-all.
Each day, I encourage my daughter to think of choices that include fruits, veggies, and protein rather than "snack" type foods.
While we talk about it frequently,...
As a busy mother of three, I find it increasingly difficult to be creative with what/how I teach my children. I definitely want be a huge part of their learning process! So, needless to say, I was excited when...
Today's post is sponsored by Apex Athletics: Taking cheerleading to the next level.
About Apex Athletics
Director Nicole Gould shares: "We opened in 2009 with a goal to provide a great service to all of our customers whether they were 18...
Every mama wants to make her child's birthday party or friend's baby shower extra special. So we spend hours on decorations, cute party favors, food, and those little details that will make it "Pinterest worthy." I'm guilty of being "that"...
Today's Giveaway is from Chick-fil-A Paradise Pointe on Mills Civic Parkway in West Des Moines.
Eat Mor Chikin! Everyone knows about Chick-fil-A right? The cute little cow. The unparalleled customer service. The generous company that makes a difference! If not,...
One of the best parts of being a preschool mom has been meeting the others children's moms!! It is so nice to connect with other women in the same or similar life phase. We can share in the laughs,...
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. We are four weeks into our summer break already, and as usual, I don’t know where the time is going. Sometimes, and especially the older I get, I wish I could...
Mother Goose Time is a professionally developed preschool curriculum that nurtures the whole child and supports the child's social, emotional and intellectual growth. Mother Goose Time offers monthly curriculum kits of theme-based, hands-on activities, art projects and early literacy and...
In + Around Des Moines
What’s New at the Science Center of Iowa
The Science Center of Iowa is in the heart of downtown Des Moines. It is one of my family's favorite places to go! It’s...