I think what makes December such a special month isn't just that holidays are coming up at the end of the month, it's that we set aside time for family traditions. Here are a few of our favorites that...
I have this dream sometimes. While driving to work, I pass a car accident. A mangled mess of a car. Everyone in front of me slows down to look at the destruction. To see the tangled metal and the...
It's the most wonderful time of the year! I love Christmastime, don't you? My favorite part is the chance to focus on choosing the perfect gifts for the special people in my life.  Come with me on a little journey to one of...
Santa was a fun tradition that my family participated in as I was growing up. When my husband and I became parents, many people asked if we were going to continue this tradition. I definitely wanted to have Santa...
Halloween and Thanksgiving might look a little different this year. But you can still make this season a fun and special one with your kiddos. Here are a few simple ideas to celebrate the harvest season and make it...
Another holiday season is upon us! As soon as the calendar turns to November, this mama is preparing to deck the halls and binge watch holiday movies. Like most moms, I’m also gearing up for a stressful season of...
I love this time of year. Yep, I was jumping up and down last week when we had snow flurries, and you better believe the boys and I played outside (though we didn't last long -- it was VERY...
Today's post is a guest contribution by Kristin Porter of Iowa Girl Eats. The falling snow, twinkling lights, and status updates of friends strapping freshly-cut conifers to their cars on Facebook can only mean one thing – Christmas is just...
I grew up in a tiny town in Southeast Nebraska. It wasn’t even big enough to have a stoplight, but what we lacked in size, we made up for in community. Our town was made up of citizens largely...
We love supporting local businesses, especially when they are run by moms! Keep your dollars local and shop from local businesses and entrepreneurs this holiday season.  Many local businesses can be found at holiday fairs. Check out our guide 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...