I remember being on the receiving end of some wise advice about helping your family develop strong, lasting bonds. The advice was something like, “Make traditions a part of your family’s story. These traditions will be things that bond...
Whether you have relatives coming to town, or are looking for some fun to have with your little family at home, Des Moines and the surrounding area will surely not disappoint! Here is a list of local displays, parades, and...
Memorial Day isn't just the unofficial beginning of summer or an extended weekend. In 1968 the last Monday in May was created as a federal holiday to remember the men and women who died while serving and defending our...
Mother’s Day.... I vaguely remember the first time I met my mother-in-law. I was 16 years old in the passenger seat of my boyfriend’s car praying that he would hurry up running into his house. The praying went unanswered and...
My memories of Easter as a child include a poofy pink Easter dress, Kinder chocolate eggs (you know, the ones with the little surprise toy inside), early church services, a 12-foot table with all sorts of mouth-watering platters, and,...
Meet our Minature Goldendoodle, Remington "Remi" Lou. She is the newest member of the Evans clan. Jon and I kept this little secret from our kiddos until Christmas morning. I think it was one of the best Christmas's I...
It’s January, and it’s always colder in January than I ever remember it being before. My nose is cold and my toes are cold. My fingers are cold as they waltz across my keyboard. But, the hardest part about...
Here's my 2014 Christmas gift guide/wish list! Some of these items I already own but I love so much that I added them to this list just for you!   Maybe some of you last-minute shoppers will get inspired for...
From the moment my eyes first met hers, my daughter had my heart. Her eyes drew me in and made me catch my breath. My love for her could not be put into words and overflowed from a place that...
It’s funny how you think you know how you're going to handle things as a parent before you actually become a parent. Then they let you take this tiny human home from the hospital and everything gets flipped upside...

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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...