When we bought our house last year, one of the first things I wanted to do was plant a garden. We didn’t get it accomplished last year, but creating a garden was my highest priority this spring. Here are...
There are few things in life that are certain. These include death, taxes, and laundry. Yup, that’s right. The literally never-ending task of washing clothes, drying them, folding them, ironing, and putting them away.
It feels impossible to be caught...
With back-to-school around the corner, many parents are thinking ahead to what new schedules and daily routines will look like in the fall. Establishing chores and an allowance within this time is a great way to provide structure and...
I love to cook and bake. My kitchen is my home. We rarely eat out, so that means I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Over the 14 years we have been married I have tried to...
Nine hundred seven. The number of square feet of living space in our house. My husband and I called it cozy before we had our first baby in August 2012. It has quickly become something more akin to snug....
Decorating your house can be overwhelming, expensive, and time consuming, but it can also be fun, budget friendly and easy! One of my hobbies is decorating (and redecorating) my house. I tend to lean towards a farmhouse style (think...
I love to shop. I shop online and in stores. One place I tend to find myself at frequently is the dollar store!
10 Dollar Store Finds
Here are ten things I love to buy at the dollar store that save...
Feeling stressed? Need an endorphin rush? You could go for a run. Or out for a great dinner (super likely, right now). Maybe you could wipe out Target’s chocolate stash.
Or you could try my no-cost, pandemic-safe, minimal-time-required advice: read...
We have had a rough go at it this month. Drake was diagnosed with RSV, I got a cold, Lili got a cold, I got a sinus infection, Drake's cough came back, Hubby got the flu... It just hasn't...
Last year was “The Year of the Move” for our family.
Here’s how it went down: We listed our house in March. It sold in about three weeks. April was spent packing and finding temporary housing while my CPA hubby...
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...
