My family recently flew to Florida for a trip that was canceled the year before due to Covid. Like us, it seems as though many families are starting to travel again. Traveling with three young kids (or any number...
Sometimes you just need to get out of town for a day. The great thing about Des Moines is that it's centrally located, so there are plenty of places to visit and explore that are only an hour or...
It's summer and to me, summer means one thing: ROAD TRIP!! I love taking road trips with my family where we get a little adventure, a little relaxation, a little fun and a whole lotta memories! Only three hours...
My husband and I are slow decision-makers. I’ve used euphemisms like “careful” and “deliberate” but we’re just slow.
The challenges of this particular year have managed to slow us down even further and our indecision is bordering on truly dysfunctional.
So...
Iowa may be landlocked, but it still has beaches to visit. If you know me, you know I am not a particularly outdoorsy girl, but I love spending time on the water. There are lakes located all around Iowa...
Did you know that Dubuque, Iowa, is the oldest city in Iowa?
Dubuque is also home to the world's shortest and steepest elevator.
Did you know the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is a great place to learn about the...
We’re all trying to find safe ways to get out of the house and have a little fun. For our brood, a day-trip to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo was just what we needed. With masks and pre-printed tickets in...
Is anyone else exhausted? Like you just need to stop and reset? I'm there.
COVID-19 stinks. Working full-time and trying to figure out school for our elementary-age kids is really, really rough. I need to put something on my calendar...
We recently took our first ride on Amtrak and loved our experience. Our travels took us from Osceola, Iowa, to Granby, Colorado. This was a mother-son trip to celebrate my youngest’s tenth birthday.
Arriving at the Amtrak Station
We arrived over...
When you're traveling with kids, vacation rentals are the way to go. We’ve stayed at places in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa. During a couples' trip, we even stayed in an oceanfront Airbnb in Belize! Vacation rentals offer more...
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...
