I'm fairly new to the houseplant game. I've got a Snake Plant that's somehow managed to survive a couple of years in our home. Yay me! I got a steal on a Red Aglaonema (aka Chinese Evergreen) at Aldi a few months ago for just $4! The colorful foliage adds a little pizazz, and I hope to use it in my daughter's bedroom at ... read more
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SAHM Diary: An Experiment, I went back to work for seven weeks, Here’s what I learned
I spent the first seven weeks of the year covering maternity leave for a friend and old co-worker of mine. It ended up being an excellent experiment for me/us to see if I'd like to go back to work (at least at some level), or if I'd like to keep staying home with my two little bambinos. Here's What I ... read more
3 Awesome & Intentional Gifts for Couples This Valentine’s Day
It's February! The holiday of love is soon approaching and I've got you covered with 3 Awesome & Intentional Gifts for Couples this Valentine's Day! This isn't a huge holiday for our family, but we do acknowledge it and celebrate love in all of its forms within our family unit. I like to get a little something fun ... read more
Your Stress-Free Guide to Leaving Your Kids While You Travel
We recently took our first "parent vacation" to Cabo San Lucas (read more about that here!) without our kiddos. And while it was an absolutely glorious experience, the prep work to get out the door and gone was a bit daunting. So, I've documented our experience along with tips and tricks in this Stress-Free Guide to Leaving ... read more
8 SMART Tips to Prepare Your Home for When You Travel
We recently took a trip - a parent's getaway - to Cabo (Read my review of Cabo here!), and I thought it'd be handy to write up my list of 8 Smart Tips for Preparing Your Home for When You Travel. This will be a great reference for me for any future trips we take, so I figured you might find it useful, too! Let's get to ... read more
24 Hours in Des Moines, Iowa – A Great Destination for Fun!
24 Hours in Des Moines, Iowa - A Great Destination for Fun! If you need a quick getaway, look no further. Des Moines, Iowa is a great destination for fun, even if you've only got 24 hours to experience the city! Seriously. you guys really need to consider this the next time a snowstorm rolls in! You probably think ... read more
