I’m going to be completely honest with you guys. My personal wardrobe is terrible. I never buy myself new clothes. I have a bunch of t-shirts and yoga pants. Therefore, I live through my daughter and her adorable outfits. I...
“Wait, is he singing to her?” My husband and I exchanged an intrigued glance from our exhausted places on the couch, as we strained to listen. Sure enough, we heard a wavering little voice rise in song above the sobs...
Bedtime - Help Your Child Get Their Best Rest Back to school schedules are in full gear as we settle in to new routines. As parents, you know how important sleep is to growth and development for healthy kids. Here...
“It’s just like riding a bike” is a phrase that’s supposed to mean something is easy to get back into after a long time away. But, if you’re a new enough mom to remember the pain of a birth...
This guide to Des Moines Summer Camps is a comprehensive guide to all summer camps in Des Moines.
Dear Toddler Mama, First off, congrats! You made it this far! You survived babyhood! I’m throwing up all the ‘praise hands’ emojis for you. I know people keep telling you to buckle your seat belt and get ready for a wild...
Everyone warns you about the “Terrible Twos”, but I think two-year-olds get a bad rap. Sure, kids start having tantrums at two, but what I’ve come to find is that the Terrible Twos don’t hold a candle to the...
Toddlers seem ready for the work force at a bright young age of two or three. Below are some possible professions that my almost four-year-old has mastered in the last two years. Olympic Track Athlete Long or short distance runner, or...
When I was found out I was pregnant with baby number two, one thing immediately came to mind -- Sophia. I worried how she would adjust to the new baby. I worried that she would feel left out. I worried...
Life with a toddler is never boring. It certainly isn’t easy, but it’s always interesting. Our days are spent looking out the window for squirrels, having pretend picnics in under the table, and turning diaper boxes into fire engines. One...

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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...