Halloween, the night when all rules about how much sugar you let your kids eat are out the window in the name of trick-or-treating! Bring on the candy, the costumes, and the sugar-induced meltdowns!
Be sure to check if your...
There is something magical about celebrating Halloween with young kids. Their imaginations are so alive, and they love any excuse to dress up and eat candy! Here are some Halloween safety tips for keeping your precious kids safe when...
If the parents/grandparents in your life are like those in mine, they are hard to shop for! My husband’s parents especially seem to have everything they could ever need or want, and they usually say they don’t want gifts...
Did anyone else get super motivated by the Rio Olympics to
a) get beach volleyball abs,
b) start their kids in some sort of program so I can give Aly Raisman's parents a run for their money, or
c) see if they...
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Are you interested in giving your child's brain a boost? What about giving your child the gift of creativity and choosing words in different languages? How would you feel if...
My philosophy for kids activities: cheap, easy, and fun. Double bonus if they actually keep kids engaged for longer than it takes me to clean up the aftermath.
I found the motherload of all sensory activities -- cue giant ice...
The thought of prepping for kindergarten and doing school type stuff over the summer just sends a chill up my spine. I want to have no agenda and just enjoy time with my baby before he goes off to school...
We love Ames.
Just a short drive from Des Moines (approximately half the Frozen soundtrack, or if you're in our car, Zootopia's "Try Everything" on repeat about nine times).
And while we love everything Des Moines has to offer, I thought I'd...
Spring sports are in full swing in our house! We may have slightly “over-scheduled” ourselves, but we are still figuring out what our family can handle as far as extra-curriculars!
I am embracing it… and truthfully, somewhat enjoying it! I...
One thing that is important to both my husband and me is that we teach our kids where our food comes from, which is not a grocery store. Living in the Midwest, and in Iowa specifically, we are given...
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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...
