Weekend getaways are few and far between for most parents and adults. But after the 2020 (and let's be honest 2021 too) we've all had, we need it more than ever! Just us adults, recently escaped for a quick...
Looking for a fun family road trip? Minneapolis is one of our family's favorite destinations. It's less than 4 hours away and there are more than enough fun activities to keep you busy.
How to get there
When heading to Minneapolis,...
Summer’s not over yet! With more than 3 weeks left til school starts, there’s still plenty of time to take a family road trip. And if you haven’t been to Omaha recently, I highly recommend heading west for a...
Spring break is right around the corner! For many that might mean a vacation, a road trip, or a chance to see relatives who live a little further away. For my family, it means traveling to sunny Arizona to...
Hi, I’m Niki, and I’m a Disney addict.
The magic has consumed me since I was a kid. It was always a dream of mine to visit the Magic Kingdom. Last spring I was invited to speak at a conference...
I have started a summer tradition of doing a “yes day” or a mini trip for my school-aged child. It’s her reward for working hard at home over the summer while her parents both worked from home. This year,...
Did you know that you can get from Des Moines to Omaha on less than one tank of gas, thus making Omaha the perfect location for a fun mini-trip? Omaha is the ideal location for any occasion - a girls...
I’m not fond of winter, though I am resigned to it. Growing up in Iowa, moving to Minnesota, then returning to Iowa, it’s obvious I’ve made my choice to deal with the harshest season.
But that doesn’t mean I have...
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...
We love Ames.
Just a short drive from Des Moines (approximately half the Frozen soundtrack, or if you're in our car, Zootopia's "Try Everything" on repeat about nine times).
And while we love everything Des Moines has to offer, I thought I'd...
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...
