We have 141 children's books. That count is low because I'm always finding books under the couch, in the car, and yes, even in the bathroom.
We don’t have 11 kids. We have two boys and about seventy books per kid...
Need to get the wiggles out? Des Moines offers tons of fun and engaging options for indoor play - and we've compiled a comprehensive indoor play guide just for Des Moines moms!
Spring break is just around the corner and I, for one, am ready for a vacation. My family truly enjoys our annual tradition of packing our bags and hitting the road every March.
However, we knew our plans were going...
Who else is excited for the Winter Olympics?
It’s right around the corner! Friday, February 9th, NBC will air the opening ceremonies from PyeongChang (Republic of Korea) in prime time. You bet we will be watching, decked out in...
The Winter Games at Brenton Skating Plaza in Downtown Des Moines is an exciting celebration of sports and outdoor recreation on Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10. It is a perfect opportunity for kids and families to spend...
My kids are ages nine, eight and four, so I have left the hazy, crazy days of infant and toddler parenting.
I am no longer changing diapers and scanning the living room for choking hazards. Instead I find myself reminding...
Winter is great time of year to snuggle up with our kids and watch movies. It’s too dark and cold to be outside in the evenings. The holidays are over and our family is in a bit of lazy...
When I was in college, I worked at a sleep-away camp in the summer. With my major in elementary education, I was almost always placed with the youngest campers. One week, however, they needed me to supervise a middle...
Baby it’s cold outside … now what do I do with my kids?
As the cold weather approaches, do you start to hear these common words come out of your child’s mouth? “It’s too COOOLLLLDDDD to go outside!” or “I...
I took piano lessons from Kindergarten through my senior year of high school. The first few years were definitely a struggle—I hated practicing, I didn’t like my teacher, and I thought it was some kind of punishment that I...
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15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines
Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...
