Marriage isn’t always easy. My husband and I have been together almost 20 years and married for 13 of those. We got into a major rut a few years ago. We were focused completely on our young kids, and...
Winter is definitely not my favorite season. From bitter, cold temperatures to navigating the roads in snow and ice, I would prefer to hibernate indoors or move to the South during the long, four-plus months we have of winter...
Friday January 15 Drake Womens Basketball- 7pm Knapp Center Friday Funday at the Des Moines Playhouse- The Snow Queen:  9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 1:30 PM. Tickets are $6 all ages. Groups of 15+ are $5 per ticket. Each audience member must occupy a seat...
As told by a super cute two-and-a-quarter-year-old girl. Lately, Mommy and Daddy have been talking to these people in suits about pricing, staging, and showings. I’m not sure what those things mean, but the people seem nice enough. At first,...
As much as I love summer and warm weather, I must admit that I am SO ready for fall. And I am so over sweating when I am outside. It’s the time of year when I am craving jeans,...
Ah, fall… the crispness of the leaves, the smell of pumpkin spice, Halloween costumes, and football. Fall brings back so many fond memories for me and hopefully for you, too. It’s important to give our kiddos those fun memories...
This post is part 3 of 3 in the series Summer Crafts with Kids. Crafts. I actually enjoy crafts, and have been known to whip out a felt wreath or a tissue paper pom-pom from time to time. Crafts with kids?...
This post is part 2 of 3 in the series Summer Crafts with Kids. Summer is all about being outside, splashing around, making the most of the extended daylight hours. Sometimes the kids need nothing but their imagination to entertain...
This post is part 1 of 3 in the series Summer Crafts with Kids. I have a confession to make. I’m an uncrafty mom. What does this mean? It means I lack the arts and craft gene. Sure, I am...
A few years ago I would not have been able to write this post because Hubby and I would start a project and mostly knock it right out. However, a few years ago we were way less committed to...

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Shop the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale March 22-24

Iowa’s largest children’s consignment sale is happening this week at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! Whether you’re looking to save money on...