Dear Santa,
As I bask in the glow of the twinkling lights cascading from our trimmed Christmas tree, I want to capture my thoughts and feelings on your existence. We celebrate your magic in this house. We go to bed patiently...
"You should be thankful you have food to eat! There are starving children in {insert country here} who don't have food at all!"
We've all heard a similar phrase at least once in our lives and maybe even said it...
After the mess that was 2020, I'm looking for a reason to celebrate any and every holiday in 2021. And what better way to celebrate the holiday of love than with Valentine's Day cookies?
Baking is one of my favorite...
When we moved to Des Moines over a decade ago we would hop in the car and criss-cross the state to visit relatives from both sides of the family during the holiday season. I assume like many of you,...
I love birthdays! My husband jokes that my birthday is a week-long celebration (it's true!). Birthdays as a mom are even more glorious than my own. I love putting special touches and surprises throughout their day where my children...
Fall is officially here - again.
Deep Breath.
Fall.
Hmmm, I get it. People are sick of the hot weather, ready for hoodies, jeans, and Pumpkin Spice Lattes. I do get it, but not really.
C’mon people, how can you be sick of...
I love my mom, but in 2009 she bought my children the worst gift ever: Elf on the Shelf.
Her intentions were good. I believe she truly thought it was an excellent gift for her grandkids. But, when she decided...
My husband and I have been married 17 years. We’ve spent many holidays sharing time between my family, his family, and our own little family.
I would really like to say we have found the perfect arrangement that includes...
“Are you planning all of these holiday dates for us?!” That was my husband thinking I was actually making a holiday date calendar for us. Unfortunately for him I was designing the calendar for this post.
As the holidays...
The holidays are right around the corner in Des Moines! Get in the holiday spirit with Des Moines Performing Arts and all the seasonal shows they have to offer including the wonderful, Cirque Dreams Holidaze, December 22 and 23!
Cirque...
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Free Outdoor Summer Family Movies in Des Moines
Take your movie night outside! The City of Des Moines and many of the surrounding towns offer free outdoor movies in parks during the...
