Iowa Blogger Chasing Twins, Living Life, & More
We had a dental checkup about a month ago and sure enough, Lucas had two loose teeth. It just doesn’t seem possible. The twins were ornery after speech therapy today and needed to take a nap. They were fighting that idea and sure enough, “Mommy, there’s something in my mouth.” as he pushed his tooth […]
Now that school is out, many of us will be looking to save money as we pay for extra family activities to keep the kids entertained and learning over Summer Break. We’ve got a huge list of freebies, special offers, samples, giveaways and more that are worth checking out. I guarantee there is something for […]
As I dropped my kids off for their final day of school, the emotions hit me a bit. The twins began HeadStart right after turning three. We all struggled with this “new”. Nathan and Lucas would fight tooth and nail for Mommy to not leave and there were lots of tears. We had very few […]
Motherhood is a big challenge. It’s going to be fun and rewarding but it isn’t necessarily going to be a piece of cake. Life as you know it will be forever changed. Why not make it easier on yourself and organize the parts of your life that are still in your control with a few […]
With an average of 353,000 babies born each day worldwide, that means there’s also a lot of new mothers too. No one said motherhood was going to be easy, but many new mothers often find having a baby more difficult and overwhelming than they’d have ever imagined. Becoming a mom is perhaps the biggest life […]
While I was extremely excited to start sharing about the Samsung Galaxy S8+, my phone is not off to a very good start. Despite having a case that is supposed to protect my phone against drops, yesterday it got tested and failed. While at an appointment for the twins, in an attempt to stop one […]
“I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. “ As I’ve dealt with my fibromyalgia over the years, I’ve quickly learned that […]
For many, working from home is the dream. Being able to roll out of bed at half nine in the morning, barely get dressed, put the coffee on – cook up a mean breakfast and get to work. For others, working from home is a curse – feeling isolated, trapped – even bored. The perfect […]
We all have times in our life where simply put, it feels like you never get the chance to sit down. With the end of the school year quickly approaching, our family is on the go 24/7. The twins are both dealing with speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and more. We have been working […]
If there is one thing that can be a struggle going keto-friendly, it’s having a sweet tooth! You would be surprised where you find carbs! To help follow your low carb diet, check out this list of desserts! 1. Low Carb Coconut Crack Bars 2. Low Carb No Flour Black Bean Brownies 3. Low Carb Angel […]
We all seem to be saving for something big, whether it is a house, a car, a wedding or other things, sometimes it seems as though we will never reach our financial goal. Here are some tips to help you save money without feeling deprived, by splurging on little things once in a while. Open […]
When the weather takes a turn for the worse or family members are suffering from colds, it can be helpful to have some quiet activities on hand for kids that are fun yet also soothing. Children can enjoy downtime that’s thoughtful as opposed to energetic. Keep the following ideas in mind for the next time […]
Iowa State can get ready to join the Blaze Pizza family this Friday at their newest location in Ames! Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, the fast-casual artisanal pizza concept known for its chef-driven menu and casually hip restaurants, announced today that it will open its third Iowa location, in Ames, on Thursday, April 6th. To celebrate […]
When you have a family with six children, it’s no surprise that we know all about getting creative with LEGOs! I remember building huge cities with LEGOs when I was a kid and it’s amazing to see how many options there are now! Having three girls, I know first hand about them wanting to have […]
Once your baby grows into a toddler and is tottering about, your life will be non-stop! You will need to constantly be on your toes running around after them to ensure that they don’t trip over or run into anything! It may be very tiring at times, but life with your little toddler will definitely […]