A few months ago I shared a post about the importance of life insurance. Perhaps even more important than life insurance is a will. Just as with life insurance, I started thinking about a will because of my oldest...
It’s Boymom Week on the blog, and our super-heroic moms of all boys are talking all things BOY! Click here to read other posts in this special series brought to you by DMMB's boymoms.
I am the very proud of momma of two really...
It’s Boymom Week on the blog, and our super-heroic moms of all boys are talking all things BOY! Click here to read other posts in this special series brought to you by DMMB's boymoms.
I was sitting in the backseat of my friend’s car...
It’s Boymom Week on the blog, and our super-heroic moms of all boys are talking all things BOY! Click here to read other posts in this special series brought to you by DMMB's boymoms.
I don't think there is anything that can prepare you...
It's Boymom Week on the blog, and beginning today through the end of next week, our super-heroic moms of all boys are talking all things BOY! Jennifer kicks things off for us with a boymom topic that just has...
My baby girl.
In 10 years...
She will be half-grown. She will pick out her own clothes, read her own menu, and will (hopefully) have hair.
She will have her own friends. Her own agenda. Her own definition of right and wrong.
She...
Fifth grade girls.
They're great sometimes. But let’s face it. (I know I have faced it recently). Sometimes, it’s incredibly hard to be a parent to a fifth grade girl. What’s even harder? Being that girl.
Remember your days roaming the...
Ever since I was little I have loved to read. My mom has said that when she would read me stories I would wander off, but that she would find me later reading the book perfectly to my little...
"What are you doing? Get out of there."
"Drake, don't tease the kitty."
"I know you need something, but can you just wait five minutes."
"We just have to run into Target, real quick, buddy."
I get stressed. I admit. Not completely stressed...
I was reflecting the other day about how much has changed since I was a child (just writing that sentence makes me feel super old) and about some of the things that my children will never get to experience,...
In + Around Des Moines
Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024
May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...
