I will be the first to admit that I am a disorganized mom.
Recently I told a friend that I have been trying to "get my ducks in a group."
I've abandoned the idea of ever having them in a row....
I would love to be the mom with a beautiful chore chart where kids have the same responsibilities every week, and are compensated in a fair and consistent manner. However, that is totally not who we are!
Kids and...
Summer is here! Who’s ready? We are!
One of our favorite summer activities is heading to the pool. Since I just washed and stowed away all our winter gear, it only seems appropriate I pull out the swim bag...
I used to spend way too much money on home decor. I loved the changing seasons and checking out the latest seasonal décor.
Fresh, vibrant pillows for spring? Yes, please!
All colorful summer patio must haves? Sign me up!
And let's not...
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...
I love to clean.
I know it's not the norm, but something about a completely clean house makes me happy. When something is messy in my house, I immediately have anxiety about it. The problem? How is it possible to...
Many of us have been watching--and loving--Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix. When her book was first published, my husband and I tackled decluttering our home. Here’s where we’re at three years later.
Tidying Up: Things We Still Do
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2019 is here. It’s time to crack open the new planner and remember to start writing 2019 on your checks. Am I the only one who still writes checks?
For many, the new year signifies fresh beginnings, blank slates, and...
When I was expecting my first baby, I had a brief desire to use cloth diapers, but being a first-time mom and already having so many things to decide, it got pushed to the backburner. When I became pregnant...
Math sometimes gets a bad reputation because as we are sitting in school, learning about exponents and coordinate grids we wonder, “When am I EVER going to use this?”
While not everything I learned in math class is relevant to...
In + Around Des Moines
Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools
Perfect for the kiddos who can't quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des...
