It all began just before Christmas, when I got my dog, Finley. She was a “free” dog, from a friend’s parents' farm. And we all know that “free” dogs aren’t really free, right?
So… we spent a lot of time...
Do you ever have one of those days where you somehow don’t have any deadlines pressing in on you, nothing urgent on your to-do list, and you can just sit down on the couch for a little bit, relax...
“Hey, can you guys pray for me? My heart seems to be softening toward getting a dog.”
The confession came with humility. For years, I’d been saying an absolute no. No to the hair on me and my stuff, no...
I love to clean.
I know it's not the norm, but something about a completely clean house makes me happy. When something is messy in my house, I immediately have anxiety about it. The problem? How is it possible to...
We moved into a new house in July. Our home has a more modern boho minimalist feel. That being said - our nursey was not.
Our nursey started off as a hodgepodge of pink here and there and baby items...
I don’t know about you, but I love Spring! I love being able to get outside with my boys and play. I love listening to the birds outside. I love opening up the window and letting the fresh air...
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...
Dumping the “Shoulds”: Things I Am NOT.
My friend Katie wrote this wonderful post four years ago, and it resonates with me to this day. There are times when I find myself aching with the guilt of the things that I feel...
Hear me out before you virtually start throwing daggers and other objects my way! As the title suggests, I have a clean house.
You may have seen the articles floating around the Interweb about embracing the mess, especially when we...
If you’re like most, you make your New Year’s resolutions with the best of intentions...to keep them! Whether you want to read more, lose weight, workout more, or start a hobby we all begin the New Year determined and...
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15 Best Brunch Spots in Des Moines
Brunch in Des Moines is the best! Not only does it combine the best of breakfast and lunch, it's a social event best enjoyed...
