Do you ever feel like you don’t know what to make for mealtime or snacks? It can get boring when we stay in the same old routine. Whether you are on the go with kids' activities or just at...
Every generation of parents thinks they are raising their children in a very different time than those who have gone before. And to a certain extent, I think they are quite possibly right… especially this generation of parents.
In a...
There are times when I question myself. I question my ability to parent, to teach, to be a good wife and a good daughter. Sometimes I see friends on social media who are doing it all and being it...
We had an incredible night of pampering with Coachlight Clinic and Spa. A small, intimate gathering of women got to kick back and enjoy the opportunity to relish a little relaxation time.
Attendees toured the beautiful new facilities and enjoyed...
I know nothing about babies. But I’ve raised four of them.
Raising those four precious creatures has made me sure of only one thing, I KNOW that I know nothing about babies.
If I had only had two children, I may...
Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10) is going to look a heck of a lot different for everyone this year.
We may not be out at brunches or parks this year. We very well may still be "social distancing." Gifts may...
The holiday season is here! If you're anything like me, I've already put my tree up before Thanksgiving because let's face it; we could all use a little more joy in 2020. As moms, we almost always are putting...
The term, “geriatric millennial” took the internet by storm earlier this year when Erica Dhawan wrote about those of us born in the early ’80s being comfortable with analog and digital technology. Business Insider recently said we have the...
I am not a soccer mom.
At the moment.
By that, I mean that my children (aged 3, 6, and 9) are not currently involved in a soccer league or camp. In fact, they are in no organized sports whatsoever.
I’m surprisingly...
As someone who always has a running list of books to read there is nothing better than a good read in the summer. Well, a good book in the winter, cuddled up in a blanket is pretty cozy too....
In + Around Des Moines
Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024
May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...
