I've been living this life of “mommy” for over eleven years now. This past December, like an assault from an angry lunch lady with a greasy frying pan, I was whacked over the head with a revelation. For the...
Do you have a child that fights you on sleep? Baby won't nap? Toddler waking frequently at night? Read all the books but nothing seems to "fit" your child, and your family? It might be time to consider hiring...
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The Great EpiPen Dilemma
There has been a great deal of media attention given to the price of the EpiPen in the...
When I moved to Portland, Oregon, 14 years ago, I desperately missed Hy-Vee. While living there, I found several wonderful local stores that I grew quite fond of, but when I moved 6 blocks away from a Whole Foods,...
With each passing day, we inch closer and closer to Santa soaring through the sky to deliver goodies to all the good boys and girls across the metro! The holidays can often be a time of added stress (all...
Families face a variety of financial needs, from daily living expenses to retirement to the costs of college and other big expenditures. While there is no single answer to cover everyone, there are general guidelines that can help you...
I grew up with a mom who couldn’t stand to have anything sitting on the kitchen counter. Her countertops were always spotless, with not even a coffee pot left sitting out. She didn’t like clutter, and her kitchen testified...
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...
Busy busy busy. Everyone seems to be so busy this time of year. I mean, it’s not just us, right? Between all the activities that back-to-school brings (not to mention homeschooling itself), practices and games for the kids’ fall...
Let me start off by saying that my title is misleading.
I don't think preteens (or young teenagers, for that matter) should have any privacy online.
None at all.
Hear me out.
I am a teacher, so I realize the digital world can...
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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...
