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...
“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...
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...
This post is part 5 of 5 in the series How I Met Your Father.
When I started chiropractic school, one of the many pieces of advice your grandparents gave me was to wait until I was done with school to...
When was the last time you went on a date with your partner? Having kids undoubtedly changes a relationship, often overshadowing the importance of spending time connecting with your partner. Relationship experts emphasize how dates make a relationship thrive,...
Bare Root Designs Valentine Pop Up Shop Friday, February 7th
Join Bare Root Designs at 515 Brewing Company for a great evening. Bare Root will bring the jewelry, 515 will make the beer, and all you have to do is come...
This past month I celebrated my 23rd wedding anniversary. I’ve been with my husband 24 years. We have a 17-year-old daughter, an 11-year-old daughter, and a golden retriever. The years haven’t always been easy, but if someone were to...
Last time I went into a lingerie store to buy something sexy, I probably had a Blackberry in my purse and walked past a Twilight movie poster on my way to a Victoria’s Secret at the mall.
Two kids and...
The more kids we have, date nights when we actually get a babysitter and get out of the house are fewer and farther between. But I know how important they are both for my sanity and for the health...
Who else loves day dates?
My husband and I are intentionally working on finding time and space for dates. With four kids that can be difficult. Sports, Scouts, 4-H, school activities, volunteering make date nights a challenge. This...
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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...
