Eric and I made a quick trip to explore Colorado and celebrate our 9 year anniversary at a Red Rocks Concert! We spent about 48 hours out there and it was such a nice break from the daily grind. The main reason we landed on CO for this trip is because I just happened to see that one of our current favorite artists, Maren ... read more
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The Big Picture Calendar
Are you ready to rock this school year or what?! I utilize four different types of calendars to manage our home and family of five, and one of those is my Big Picture Calendar! I wanted a more customized, at-a-glance, large-format calendar to help manage our family life, and this has been a game changer, especially since I ... read more
3 Reasons Why We Love County Fairs (as seen on Des Moines Mom)!
The unsung hero of easy, affordable, and really fun entertainment during summer break are local county fairs! While the Iowa State Fair might be the country's most popular fair (see my satirical post on why you should NOT visit the Iowa State Fair here), I'm here to tell you why you need to add county fairs to your Summer ... read more
Make Summer Picnicking Easy with Kids
When I think of summer, I often think about picnicking with my family. And when I think about picnicking, there are a few key items that I love having that make summer picnicking easy with kids! As with all "firsts" in parenthood, doing things with kids for the first time can be a bit daunting, so I hope this post helps if ... read more
Parks + Picnics 2023
WHAT IS PARKS + PICNICS? The Parks + Picnics 2023 program is dedicated to providing the "where" and "when" for meet-ups for moms in Central Iowa. Sometimes that's the biggest hurdle - figuring out where and when to go. This takes the guesswork out of it, and also provides a safety net that you won't be alone... there ... read more
A Family Adventure to the Wisconsin Dells
A Family Adventure to the Wisconsin Dells We ventured off on a family adventure to the Wisconsin Dells over spring break this year, and boy, was it fun! I'll be honest, I don't set high expectations for family trips with three small children. LOL But this trip to the Wisconsin Dells was different (in the best way ... read more
