I think I’m failing as a parent.
Okay—maybe not in an all-around way, but in this one area I seem to be falling miserably short.
My kids despise chores. Is that too strong of a word? Well, anyway, they certainly don’t...
All three men (the mini and the real men) in my house are great eaters. It was so much easier to feed them when one was nursing and the other could share a plate with me. I was basically...
I am a teacher, so I know that rules are necessary for safety, stability, and structure in the classroom. I knew heading into motherhood that I would have certain rules in place for my kids, but what I didn’t...
I’m not sure exactly when it happened. Sometime after I got my first real job post-college and was paying my own bills, I became an independent adult. I valued my hard-earned money, and I wasn’t one to spend it...
Our family is together a lot. Sometimes it seems to be too much time together, especially during the cold, endless months of winter. These are the times that try men’s souls, and just because we’re learning about Thomas Paine in...
The year was 2013. The house was a disaster. Our work schedules were insanely busy. And… I was pregnant and tired. I felt like I didn’t have the time or the energy to clean the house. So, after much...
Over the last two years, we've been honored to partner with Ingrid Williams, Realtor for Re/Max Precision. She's hosted several of our events. She's wowed several of our readers and team members with her outstanding service and is a wealth of...
We built a new home last year and decorating our new space has been fun. I adore scouring Pinterest and Houzz for the newest home trends. I can make any excuse to shop for new home decor. There isn't much about...
I am sure the below information is going to gross people out. I am so sorry for that. I am fully aware of how gross this may seem – however, I know I am not alone. So here it...
I always get a little sad this time of year. I know I’m not alone. We’ll just say that I have self-diagnosed Seasonal Affective Disorder---or S.A.D., for short. We’ll just say that when given the choice between bundling up...
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...
