This was an email I received and wanted to share for anyone wanting to stay engaged with what’s going on in the world right now. February 26 Topic: The Moms REAL State of the Union MomsRising Community Meeting: Feb 26, 2026, 8:30pmET / 5:30pmPT Join MomsRising, special guests, and parents like YOU for The Moms […]
Stand Together, Wear Orange: Celebrating Unity Day
October 22nd is more than just another Wednesday—it’s Unity Day, a powerful moment for us to come together and send a clear, unified message of support, kindness, and inclusion in our communities, schools, and workplaces. Our middle school sent out a note in our weekly newsletter reminding students to join in by wearing the most […]
The Ultimate Mom’s Guide to Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025: Dates, Pro Tips, and the Best Holiday Deals
Hey, fellow mamas! Let’s be real: the family to-do list never seems to get shorter. The kids are outgrowing their clothes faster than you can wash them, the holidays are somehow just around the corner, and you’re still trying to figure out what to make for dinner tonight. It can feel like a whirlwind! But […]
Understanding Shapewear Compression Levels: Light, Medium, or Firm?
We all know, when it comes to choosing the best shapewear, the struggle is real. You may get the right size and the perfect design, but it is, quite possibly, not as comfortable as you hoped. This issue, in fact, also affects many women. But, that won’t be the case for you. Read this article […]
A Candid Photo at Central Iowa 6th Grade Honor Band
Since the twins have entered middle school, they have been exploring new activities and interests. Last year, Nathan and Lucas joined band and quickly fell in love even more with all things music. Lucas started on the trombone and Nathan, the alto sax, although he has since moved up to tenor sax. They’ve also had […]
Printable Coloring Pages for Super Bowl LVIII February 11th, 2024
Growing up, my Grandpa was always watching sports and I became the first of my family to become a Denver Broncos fan. When you learn from watching, it’s no surprise I fell in love with football seeing John Elway’s magic. While my team isn’t heading to the Super Bowl, I’ll still be watching and enjoying; […]
Jumping through 2023 and onto 2024
It seems impossible to me that we are already have way through January 2024. 2023 definitely might not have gone as planned but we rolled with it all and made progress beyond what we might have expected to get accomplished. Early in the year, I started dealing with some killer hand/wrist pain. I knew it […]
Aubrey Surgery Update
Over the years, Aubrey has always been on the go. Unfortunately, she’s had the not so fun luck of easily spraining ankles, knees, and so on. We’ve come to the realization that we’ve all dealt with hypermobility that just makes our klutziness a bit harder to deal with and injuries more likely. As Aubrey has […]
Family Geocaching: Fun together outdoors
With school out for the Summer, we’ve been working on trying new things as a family and looking for ways to get out and have fun! I’ve wanted to get our entire family outdoors more so if you are like me, family geocaching might be something that is the perfect family activity. While Aubrey has […]
4 Tips To Help Moms Seamlessly Manage Finances & Plan For The Future
Follow these tips and make life easier when it comes to managing your family’s financial plan. Get the kids ready for school, cook dinner, keep the house clean, manage the household schedule. Being a mother comes with a laundry list of responsibilities. Who wouldn’t want to take one more thing off their plate? When it […]
Sun Safety Awareness on National Don’t Fry Day
With the end of the school year approaching, many will be making plans for spending time outdoors this Summer. As Friday marks National Don’t Fry Day, it’s important to think about Sun Safety Awareness. When we have the latest updated information, it will help us all in keeping ourselves and family safe from not only […]
Good Reasons To Fall Out Of Love With Driving
Change is a necessary part of life. As we grow and get older, we realize that things we used to hold dear no longer resonate with us. Some people can experience this shift with driving. For one reason or another, things may just not click as they used to when you’re behind the wheel. Driving […]
Ways to Save Money Shopping on Amazon
“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” When it comes to shopping, I’ve fallen in love with the ability to find deals many tell me they’d miss. I love being able to help friends and family find deals on things they are looking for so I am always ready to look for clearance, […]
Spring Break Bucket List Ideas
While I’m not surprised by our crazy Iowa weather, it’s crazy to imagine we are days away from our school Spring Break! This year has already been filled with busy schedules to keep us on our toes and hopefully, Spring Break can be filled with some fun ideas to enjoy together. If you’re looking for […]
Jurassic Quest coming to Des Moines Feb. 10th-12th
Jurassic Quest is North America’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. See our herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50-foot long Megalodon. Interact with our trainers, baby dinos and watch a live Raptor show. Explore our dinosaur rides, giant fossil […]