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 […]
Consign with Just Between Friends Des Moines
Register now to sell your kids clothing and more with Just Between Friends Des Moines Consignment Sale happening March 24-26th, 2023
3 Simple Ways to Support Animal Shelters and Pets in Need
3 Simple Ways to Support Overpopulated Animal Shelters and Pets in Need (Family Features) Pets are right by their owners’ sides when they need them. Without hesitation, they provide support, companionship, protection and more. Right now, more than 250,000 dogs and cats are waiting in United States shelters, according to Share the Care, a coalition […]
Don’t Make These Mistakes When Purchasing a Dog Bed
You can’t deny that dogs, like the rest of us, like snoozing. It is possible for a regular dog to sleep for at least 10-12 hours every day, even if they take a short nap when they are bored or fatigued. If you want your pet to have a good night’s sleep, the greatest thing […]