Dear Husband,
This stage of life we're in, it's hard huh?!
It can be exhausting and sometimes we argue about decisions, specifically- parenting ones. At the end of the day, we both collapse on the couch after putting the kiddos to...
Picture this- you're busy. You and your spouse have careers you are jugging, a house to manage, kids and all that comes with them, (school/homework, projects, extracurriculars, keeping them clothed, fed, etc). volunteering, staying connected with family and friends....
February is the month of love and all around I’m seeing hearts, pink and red, and ways to make the month special for the ones we love.
Our celebration of Valentine’s Day has changed over the course of three kids,...
Celebrate the holidays with your partner in Des Moines! Here are our favorite holiday date ideas during this festive season.
Holiday Date Ideas in Des Moines
1. Enjoy cookies paired with wine.
Jasper Winery is offering a holiday wine and cookie pairing...
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...
Today my husband and I are celebrating nine years of marriage. It is sometimes hard to recognize those people who walked down the aisle nine years ago. I was just 21 and he was 23. We were young and fresh college...
Marriage has been a topic heavy on my mind of late, mostly, I suppose, because I've been hearing a lot of marriage-related teachings. It’s funny how things you apparently need to hear have a way of coming up all over the...
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...
Last month I told you about some of my favorite things to do with the kiddos in the summer (you can find it here). Today I am sharing some of my top activities that would be perfect for a date with...
This post is dedicated to Moms on a budget who still like to look like a Fashionista or maybe just better than yoga pants every once in a while?! I am right there with you. SO, I called in...
In + Around Des Moines
What’s New at the Science Center of Iowa
The Science Center of Iowa is in the heart of downtown Des Moines. It is one of my family's favorite places to go! It’s...
