My family decided to take a vacation during the COVID Pandemic. Honestly, admitting it out loud makes me nervous for all the backlash of people saying we’re irresponsible. But let me explain.
My husband and I are both teachers and...
Summer is a great time for an impromptu family day trip. 2020 is shaping up to be a summer unlike any we’ve experienced before. If your family is anything like mine, warmer weather gives us the urge to explore....
Keeping a toddler entertained on a road trip can be difficult, but it's possible! We have traveled with our children from age 4 weeks on, and they have done a wonderful job in a car and on a plane....
My family and I love all things Disney. We love the movies, we love the characters, we love Disney Plus, and we love the parks.
When our oldest son was sick, we took a much-needed family holiday on a Disney...
Have you been to the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge?
Where in Central Iowa can you hike through one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet, encounter bison and elk on a safari in your minivan, and come nose-to-nose with...
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...
When was the last time you had a girls weekend away?
I am learning that taking time away from my kiddos and being on my own is important. Whether it is a night out with friends, a quick trip to...
Do you ever feel like you need a vacation to recover from your vacation? When you’re traveling with kids, it can be especially exhausting. I’ve always dreamt of a getaway where I could truly relax and unplug. But I...
There is a place, found on interstates everywhere in the summer months, sure to test the patience of saints and the grace of angels.
It’s the front passenger seat of the vacationing family’s car.
This is the epicenter of...
How am I going to survive this vacation?
Why does it seem like going on a "relaxing" family vacation never ends up being relaxing for moms? Between the planning, packing, traveling, child wrangling, feeding, and laundry there never seems to...
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...
