Last week I took a day trip with my parents and two of my sisters to IKEA in Kansas City! It was super fun to have a mid-week getaway, and we definitely didn’t leave empty handed! I thought it...
When I worked full-time I dreamed about the possibility of one day staying home with my kids. I wanted the chance to care, teach, and invest in their little selves throughout the day, every day. I didn’t want to miss...
How’s that January budget coming along? Have you already spent more on food than you planned to? I don’t know about you, but if we end up overspending on the month, it’s typically in the food category—and groceries usually...
Admittedly, it’s been a few years, but back when I was in grad school, my responsibilities went as far as keeping my apartment clean enough so as to not annoy my awesome roommates and deciding where my fiancé (now...
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The Gathering Place
Kitchens are fascinating. Homes in general are always interesting, with their history and commentary on culture. But kitchens carry a distinctive mark of a family. Living rooms are pretty...
If I could characterize my 2015 in one word, I’d have to say it was BUSY. And not in one of those cliché “how've you been? oh...busy” kind of ways, but in an unrestful, somewhat stressful kind of way.
By...
Do you remember what it was like to go someplace before you had kids? It was easy, right? Now, Little Peanut on the Go app makes life easier!
Then the baby arrived and suddenly going anywhere was difficult! There...
I can't say that I have many genius moments, but starting a monthly freezer meal exchange group has definitely been a lifesaver! Once a month, five families put together multiples of the same meal and bring one for each...
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 seem nice enough. At first,...
In the age of ease and efficiency, Door to Door Organics comes through for busy families. Don't think that it is impossible to plan, shop for, and prepare dinner with healthy, organic foods, because Door to Door Organics brings them right to your...
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Des Moines Pediatrician and Family Medicine Guide
Looking for a pediatrician in Des Moines? Here's a guide to Des Moines pediatricians and family medicine physicians to help you choose.
