Eric and I made a quick trip to explore Colorado and celebrate our 9 year anniversary at a Red Rocks Concert! We spent about 48 hours out there and it was such a nice break from the daily grind. The main reason we landed on CO for this trip is because I just happened to see that one of our… Read More
The Big Picture Calendar
Are you ready to rock this school year or what?! I utilize four different types of calendars to manage our home and family of five, and one of those is my Big Picture Calendar! I wanted a more customized, at-a-glance, large-format calendar to help manage our family life, and this has been a game changer, especially since I started designing… Read More
Reviewing My 23 for 2023 List
Hello 2024! I guess I’m a little behind, but I prefer to let the new year sink in a bit before I dive into goals and aims for a new year. There is always room for improvement, but it’s been fun to reflect on this list and see where I grew, things that really didn’t matter all that much to… Read More
3 Reasons Why We Love County Fairs (as seen on Des Moines Mom)!
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
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
A Family Adventure to the Wisconsin Dells
A Family Adventure to the Wisconsin Dells We ventured off on a family adventure to the Wisconsin Dells over spring break this year, and boy, was it fun! I’ll be honest, I don’t set high expectations for family trips with three small children. LOL But this trip to the Wisconsin Dells was different (in the best way possible), and just… Read More
IKEA BOAXEL CLOSET FOR A GIRL
IKEA BOAXEL Closet for a Girl If you’ve been a visitor or follower of mine for any length of time, you’ll probably know that we use the IKEA BOAXEL Closet System in our closets. As part of my February House to Home Project, I reset three IKEA closets in our home to get them to their finished state (finally)! I’ve… Read More