Fact: 36 million American families move each year. Reality: Houses sell before you find a new one. New houses are seldom ready when they are supposed to be. Like many other families, this was our family's reality this spring as our house sold much quicker than...
In a world where our agendas are jammed packed and we jump from one activity to the next, it is hard to stop and smell the flowers. I have read so many stories recently about slowing down, taking in life....
As my children grow up, I am realizing more and more how they are exactly. like. me. This has its perks and its challenges. Perks: I know how to respond to them and how to challenge them. I know how...
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...
I knew having my girls almost five years apart would have its ups and downs. Over the last year we have moved through several stages that come with having two kiddos going through different phases in life. The “Misunderstood” Stage:...
To tell the truth is not easy, sometimes. What you want people to know. What you want people to see. What is the truth? If I were to tell the truth right now, I'd have to say, I'm struggling. There, I...
I love to cook and bake. My kitchen is my home. We rarely eat out, so that means I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Over the 14 years we have been married I have tried to...
A few months ago I shared a post about the importance of life insurance. Perhaps even more important than life insurance is a will. Just as with life insurance, I started thinking about a will because of my oldest...
We are honored to highlight Timber Ridge Cattle Company - offering all natural, Flax-Fed Beef from their renowned farm in Osceola, Iowa. A Perfect Solution for Any Situation As a mom, our life revolves around hungry kids. Our lives are busy from wake...
It's Boymom Week on the blog, and beginning today through the end of next week, our super-heroic moms of all boys are talking all things BOY! Jennifer kicks things off for us with a boymom topic that just has...

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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...