As an Elementary School teacher, I am well versed in “back to school season.” I know how exhausting the first few weeks of school can be, and I thought I was prepared to send our oldest son to Kindergarten.  We...
Grandparent’s Day is the beginning of September, and it is a special time to honor them. We each have our own ways of honoring grandparents. In our family, grandparents love pictures of our children (printed or digital), original art from...
Des Moines Mom Movers & Shakers is an annual series celebrating local moms who are thinking outside the box and making a difference in the community through the businesses they own, organizations they are involved in, and the work...
Des Moines Mom Movers & Shakers is an annual series celebrating local moms who are thinking outside the box and making a difference in the community through the businesses they own, organizations they are involved in, and the work...
We were approximately 15 hours into summer break before our 8-year-old stared at me and said, “What should I do?” Her two brothers turned to me, eager to hear my response. I won’t repeat my response here. We talk a lot...
Des Moines Mom Movers & Shakers is an annual series celebrating local moms who are thinking outside the box and making a difference in the community through the businesses they own, organizations they are involved in, and the work...
Des Moines Mom Movers & Shakers is an annual series celebrating local moms who are thinking outside the box and making a difference in the community through the businesses they own, organizations they are involved in, and the work they...
Des Moines Mom Movers & Shakers is an annual series celebrating local moms who are thinking outside the box and making a difference in the community through the businesses they own, organizations they are involved in, and the work they...
We love butterflies, and all pollinators, in our home. We have hobby bee hives in our backyard, and I involve my kids in the process of caring for them from installation to honey harvest. The monarch butterfly holds a special...
It's summertime, which means you might be spending more time with your family over the next couple of months. This is a great opportunity to take inventory of your current family rituals and revamp them, or create entirely new...

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