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 Bucket… Read More
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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… 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 will be… Read More
3 Favorite Amazon Dresses for 2023!
3 Favorite Amazon Dresses for 2023! I have a Gala coming up and was in need of a new dress to wear to it! It has been a long time since I’ve shopped for special event dresses. I thought I’d share my finds with you all today because I found three really great options for your next occasion! Let’s review… Read More
My 23 for 2023 List!
Welcome to My 23 for 2023 List! I started creating a list like this last year, My 22 for 2022 List. New Year’s Resolutions seem a bit too black and white for me, so I found the fluidity of these lists more my style. Instead of rigid goals, I opt for “aims” that I’d like to focus on in the… Read More
Christmas Countdown Challenge – WEEK 1
Welcome to the Christmas Countdown Challenge – Week 1! Thanks for going along with me on this adventure. I don’t know about you, but October comes around every year and I’m almost instantly feeling the pressure of allthethings! School is in full swing (and so are the school activities), autumn is bursting with holiday madness starting with Pumpkin Spice season,… Read More
How to Make Family Meals Fun – As Seen on Des Moines Mom
September is National Family Meals Month. As a mom, I know it can be difficult to gather everyone around the table regularly, but I think it’s so important to make eating together as a family a priority. When we started our family, I didn’t put much thought into how we eat as a family. Now I realize how beneficial it is… Read More
Fishing Themed Birthday Party Inspiration
If you’re on the hunt for some fishing-themed birthday party inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. I had so much fun with this fishing themed birthday party for our little one-year-old! I went with “Reeling in the Big One! He’s O-Fish-ally One!” While I try not to go too overboard with birthdays, I do love a good themed birthday… Read More