I remember a Christmas not so long ago when my husband surprised me with tickets to The Lion King. It was a huge deal — not just because I’d always wanted to experience that show, but because I’d been...
In the hustle and bustle of life I sometimes find it hard to connect with each of my children individually. I am constantly connecting with all three of them (as you can imagine) but I struggle to find time...
We got married at the ripe old ages of 23 and 24. Like a lot of people, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 was part of the ceremony. Cliché? Yes.
We moved a few years ago and received a print of the...
I'm not gonna lie.... There are many times I take stock of my life and wonder, How did I get here?
Because, looking at my rocky past, it is only by God's grace that I am alive, much less happily married...
Weekend getaways are few and far between for most parents and adults. But after the 2020 (and let's be honest 2021 too) we've all had, we need it more than ever! Just us adults, recently escaped for a quick...
Marriage isn’t always easy. My husband and I have been together almost 20 years and married for 13 of those. We got into a major rut a few years ago. We were focused completely on our young kids, and...
The Social Canvas is Des Moines newest, trendiest night out in Iowa. This classy paint & sip art studio provides the opportunity to relax, paint, and order a cocktail while enjoying a fun time out.
It's the perfect place for...
I was cradling my 5-month-old miracle baby in my arms when I heard our pastor mention an upcoming marriage conference as part of the weekly announcements. I didn’t think much of it as we hopped into the van on...
This post is part 1 of 5 in the series How I Met Your Father.
24. 7.
I met your father because of those two numbers.
It was 2001, in Quincy, Illinois. Your father was a very talented athlete. He could jump high...
“Are you planning all of these holiday dates for us?!” That was my husband thinking I was actually making a holiday date calendar for us. Unfortunately for him I was designing the calendar for this post.
As the holidays...
In + Around Des Moines
Des Moines Halloween Events in 2023
Don't limit the Halloween fun to beggar's night and a pumpkin patch. Celebrate the spooky (and fun!) season all month long.
Whether you are looking...
