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...
Who has the newest iPhone? Or Galaxy? Or whichever brand floats your boat?
How many of you have kids who also have the latest and greatest electronic devices?
I’m hesitant to write this post, because I am afraid fellow parents who...
Instacart recently became available in the Des Moines area. If you've heard people talking about it and wondered what the big deal is, here's what you need to know.
There are a handful of stores that Instacart delivers from in the Des...
Raising a big family while working full time requires some creativity in terms of household management. One area of my life that I have completely streamlined is grocery shopping, thanks in large part to my local Walmart Supercenter.
Walmart...
When I moved to Portland, Oregon, 14 years ago, I desperately missed Hy-Vee. While living there, I found several wonderful local stores that I grew quite fond of, but when I moved 6 blocks away from a Whole Foods,...
When our family decided to adopt internationally the task of saving over $35,000 seemed daunting. In order to pay cash and not finance the adoption we knew would have to make some changes to our day to day spending.
I consider...
One night my husband and I were sitting on the couch, watching Blue Planet II while our happy and healthy baby girl played on the floor beside us. A scene came on that I will never forget. A pilot...
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...
It is no secret to those who know me that I am a sucker for a good cleaning/organization project.
My favorite thing to do is to declutter and organize. Remember when the “Capsule Wardrobe” was all the rage? I was...
In 2006, I graduated with a degree in graphic design from Iowa State University, and a cool $45,000 in student loan debt. Since my husband and I were feeling like super grownups, it was only fitting we deserved a...
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Des Moines Outdoor Summer Concert Guide 2024
Summer nights are ideal for outdoor concerts. Consider packing snacks, drinks, and blankets, or simply come enjoy the sounds. Whether it's at a local...
