When it comes to cooking with your kids, sometimes it's easier said than done. I get it - when it's a special holiday or a "memory making moment", you totally make the time. But an average Monday night? That's a...
My nerd is showing. When my husband and I starting dating nearly 10 years ago, we made a date to travel to Kansas City to watch the solar eclipse scheduled for August 21, 2017. True story. It’s been on our...
Confession: I love the Iowa State Fair and look forward to it every year! Even with the stinky animals and crazy fair goers. One of the fair traditions I’ve started with my two boys is that we spend one morning...
We are thrilled to announce details of our next event: our Family Fun Day event! Check out all the details below. Who: All Des Moines Metro families! What: A morning of fun for all!  Tickets are all inclusive and include all activities, snacks, a goody...
Don't worry Mom, we've got you covered! Keep your kids busy (and preserve your sanity!) all summer long with these fun summer activities. 
Hooray for red, white, and blue! The Fourth of July isn’t complete without fireworks and other festivities. No matter how old you are, there’s something magical about watching the sky light up with colorful sparks. Where will you be...
The possibilities are endless when it comes to extra activities for kids. From sports to gymnastics and dance to Lego Club and Girl/Boy Scouts, the list goes on and on. Some of these activities start for kids as young...
Before we had kids, I swore I would never be the “busy” mom running her kids to and from activities. I imagined we would have quiet evenings at home eating healthy dinners and sharing delightful conversation. My car would...
I know lots of you mommas are looking forward to summer break. Sleeping late, no homework, and lazy days by the pool. However, as a momma to littles, summer is none of those things to me. My kids get up when...
Summer makes me giddy. I was born in the summer, and I promise I’ll die in the winter because I won’t be missing a day of warm sunshine. So, what’s to do with the babes in the summertime in the...

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