Garden rooms allow homeowners to get much more from their backyard. They can add a sense of luxury to a garden and are a perfect addition to any home. They can be turned into an actual living space, a gym, or a play area for the children. They can be great conversation starters as well […]
5 Ways to raise good and successful children
Despite all the great things about kids, it takes a lot of energy to raise them the right way. We try to instill valuable life lessons in their small heads, but unfortunately, even our best efforts can sometimes go in vain. Normally, all parents would like their children to be good people and succeed in […]
How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy as You Age
Many people want to get healthier and care for their body, but we often don’t think about what organs we want to target. Losing weight and eating better is good for you, but if you want to make real change you must look at caring for each part of your body. If you want to […]
5 Steps to an Amicable Divorce
When you say I do at the alter and waltz off on your honeymoon, the thought of divorce will be the last thing that crosses your mind. However, when it’s suggested that 50% of marriages end in divorce, even the strongest of partnerships may come to a breaking point. If communication has broken down or […]
Ames Ford Lincoln Poor Car Shopping Experience
Update 4/20/22:Previously, Nick asked me to unpublish this review of our experience after being offered compensation for all of the hassle. This was previously published on 12/17/2021. As of today, no compensation for our troubles were ever received. As someone who loves cars, it’s no surprise Nick and I can work on our cars together […]
Intolerances, Sensitivities & Allergies in Dogs: How to Keep Your Pet Healthy
An intolerance or an allergy is an often-overlooked factor in your pet’s health; they can affect the behavior of your dog too. The links between diet, nutrition and health and wellbeing are well documented. Humans have the ability to speak up and advocate for themselves; dogs have no such ability; they rely on their owners […]
Harley Punk Designs Handcrafted Handbags Discount Code
Harley Punk Designs has officially launched custom handcrafted handbags online after participating in their first vendor fair. All items online and listed are ready to ship items. To celebrate Harley Punk Designs Handcrafted Handbags launching full online, take advantage of 10% OFF your ready to ship order with the coupon code MOMMYJENNA at checkout. You can also […]
What to Do If Your Home Gets Flooded
As a homeowner, one of the worst things you can ever experience is a flood. Floods can be caused by heavy rains, burst pipes, problems with your plumbing or a malfunctioning sump pump. Whatever the cause of the flood, every homeowner should know what to do when such a disaster happens. Doing the right thing […]
Humans Are Prone to Errors: Are Medication Management Systems the Answer?
There’s no denying that human beings are prone to making errors. In a health care or pharmacy context, that undeniable tendency can create a major risk to patients and hospitals. The good news is that modern technology has provided a range of potential solutions for reducing human error, including automated medication management systems. What Is […]
Just Between Friends Des Moines Holiday Sale November 19-21
I’ve loved sharing my experiences consigning and shopping with the Just Between Friends Consignment sale throughout the years. We all can understand how quickly our children’s clothing needs change (STOP GROWING!) so it’s always been a great way to get rid of our grown out of clothing and grab amazing deals. For the first time […]
Can A Heat Pump Be Run On A Solar Power System?
We are very much about reducing the environmental impact of our home. Solar is a good start but is just one piece of the puzzle. When it is used in conjunction with other energy-saving systems, it becomes a major part of the equation. Luckily, there are a lot of government incentives to set up solar […]
5 Important things to consider when choosing a childcare facility.
Whether you are in an established career and have found out you’re pregnant or you have been a stay-at-home parent with young children looking to return to the workforce, one thing you can be sure of and that’s that you will need childcare for your little cherub. But you won’t want to be leaving your […]
Kid’s Resale Event Sept 10th-12th at Iowa State Fairgrounds! JBF Des Moines
There’s no denying the fact that our kids outgrow clothes fast; sometimes before I think they’ve even worn some of their clothing. Add in being a mom of boy twins and I know that finding deals on boy clothes can sometimes feel impossible. If there’s one event I look forward to twice a year, it […]
Getting Back in Routine for Back to School
While our school district has a delay in First Day of school this year, it’s hard to believe how close we are to the start of back to school. With the circumstances of COVID last school year, we had remote learning. While we know COVID is still present, we are going to do our best […]
3 Essential Benefits of Home Automation
Technology plays a crucial role in almost all areas of life, so it’s not surprising that it has made us rethink our homes. Home automation is one of the fastest-growing trends, and many experts in the industry believe that automation features will become standard soon. However, there is still a large percentage of homeowners who […]