My husband works in construction and chooses to do all home projects himself. This can be a blessing and a curse.
My honey-do list, is truly a my-honey-can-do list.
My husband has done major renovations in our last two houses, while...
Spring is the perfect time to declutter and breathe new life into my home. I don't know if it's the taste of warmer weather or I'm simply losing my mind from too many lattes, but I've made it my...
We are honored to have Ingrid Williams with Re/Max Real Estate share how we can get ready for spring:
Believe it or not, the spring real estate market is just 45 days away, and if you are thinking about selling...
This post is sponsored by Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning.
When inquiring how we can save money on home cooling costs, Chuck Gassmann, President, Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning, shares these tips for our busy, cost-conscious families:
As we...
Have you ever shopped at Tuesday Morning? Have you even heard of it? It's located in Clive at 2900 University (in the same strip mall as Pier 1 and Babies R Us) or in Ankeny at 1802 SE Delaware...
When our family decided to adopt internationally the task of saving over $35,000 seemed daunting. In order to pay cash and not finance the adoption we knew would have to make some changes to our day to day spending.
I consider...
Fall in the Midwest is ideal for preparing your lawn and landscape for the winter season. So what can you do now to prepare for next year? Read on to find out!
Lawn Care
Experts agree, fertilizing in the fall will...
The idea of retirement seems pretty abstract while parenting young children. Many families don’t even know where to begin when it comes to setting aside money for their kids’ college education. But it’s important not to lose sight of...
We just returned from a weekend trip to Minnesota to visit our good friends. Road trips, to me, are a great way to refresh and have great conversation with my hubby, but sometimes it doesn't always seem possible with...
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....
In + Around Des Moines
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...
