My daughter who just started 6th grade is kind, generous, really, really good at math, a Girl Scout who just got her Bronze Award. She also happens to have turquoise blue hair.  It may surprise some when they realize...
I always love reading posts about people's favorite things. I've gotten some amazing product recommendations from posts like these and have been inspired with new ideas. Today I thought I would share some of the things my family and...
In my fantasy world, these products would truly exist: The Time Stopper: This product would stop the time on the world clock and allow you to restart it when you are ready. This would allow you to finish putting on your...
I love trying new beauty products from makeup to skincare to hair products. I especially love if those items are budget friendly! As a busy mom, it can be hard to find "me time," so it's even more important...
It’s Boymom Week on the blog, and our super-heroic moms of all boys are talking all things BOY! Click here to read other posts in this special series brought to you by DMMB's boymoms. I am lucky enough to be a boymom. It's dirty, it's...
Direct sales doesn’t always have the best reputation. Maybe it’s due to that one “annoying” consultant or to wrong associations with pyramid schemes. Or maybe it’s because of a misplaced assumption that direct selling isn’t a “real” job or...
Do you ever feel like you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? House of Colour Des Moines and The New Space is here to help.  House of Colour Everyone should recognize their beauty and feel confident about...
Today's giveaway is from IF Only Pretty - A local business offering one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces made with leather, metals, vintage and antique finds. I first saw Ina Fitzgerald's work at Market Day Iowa and fell in love immediately. What's not to adore about her pieces? Charming....
One of my favorite trends for dressing my daughter this fall is animal prints or animal-inspired clothing. My daughter is two and a half years old and is really drawn to this stuff, too. Here's what I'm currently drooling over. Best...
September still felt a lot like summer here in Iowa, most everyone seems ready for apple picking, pumpkin patches, and everything fall. Today I'm rounding up four fall wardrobe workhorses I think you should have in your closet for...

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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...