We’ve all been coping differently during the Covid-19 pandemic. I know some people are absolutely terrified to go out in public or even be outside. Also, some are having a very hard time with anxiety and depression during this time. I’ve suffered from both all my life and my advice is to get out there enjoy the Vitamin D, fresh air, and physical activity even if its just walking. Being coped up in a house makes you feel confined and trapped. I made this blog for those who need more suggestions, but also to tell those that haven’t ventured out know a few things. Parking lots may be full, but ev ..read more

We’ve all been coping differently during the Covid-19 pandemic. I know some people are absolutely terrified to go out in public or even be outside. Also, some are having a very hard time with anxiety and depression during this time. I’ve suffered from both all my life and my advice is to get out there enjoy the Vitamin D, fresh air, and physical activity even if its just walking. Being coped up in a house makes you feel confined and trapped. I made this blog for those who need more suggestions, but also to tell those that haven’t ventured out know a few things. Parking lots may be full, but ev ..read more

This kit was introduced to me even before Covid-19 became rampant in our country, but our family received the kit during the second week of quarantine. This was the perfect art project to make with the kids during this time. CreaTee Kits started in 2015 as a social enterprise. As a social enterprise the company are involved in children and anti-bullying cause. By doing this it is helping children by building emotional intelligence and self esteem. Part of the annual proceeds made go towards free t-shirt design workshops to those who wouldn't normally have the opportunity to explore art. The mo ..read more

About Our Guest Author: Ms. Vivienne K Munn is a novelist, educator and inspirational speaker. She is an author to several children’s books such as; My Pal Buddee the Checker King, Buddee Needs Glasses, Where is God, He’s Everywhere!, Words and Games Activity Book Series Pre-K/Kindergarten, and non-fiction for adults. Her passion is to help enhance education and learning skills in the younger audiences. Vivienne loves to read, play chess, and checkers, and engaging with family and friends. Vivienne grew up playing board games which inspired her to write about them. On Friday nights after dinne ..read more

Jordan has been working as a media producer for 6 years. He has a wide range of talent including videography, photography, design, and acting. As we know the Coronavirus spread like wildfire. Jordan brings comedy and educational information through a video clip in regards to the Coronavirus. This video clip is worth sharing to children as it contains colorful visuals of how easily we can infect someone. This is also a great clip to help them understand why we can't be in school, with friends, or family. Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/MrJordanRaj/videos/267362107613462/ Website: https://w ..read more

1.) Ironside Axe Club, located near Valley West Mall. Ironside offers several packages from individual hour rate to large group rates. This axe throwing club brought a whole new level of excitement to our relationship. Some perks of this location is that you can BYOB and you can bring or order food delivery. 2.) Operating Room, located in West Glen-West Des Moines. Do you sometimes like to take take your inner child to a new level? This place is for you! Bring your other half here to rival against each other on classic pin-pall machines, connect-four basketball, and a whole lot more. Fully-s ..read more

1.) Insurance Cards. This medical insurance cards because unexpected illnesses and injuries don’t just happen at home. If you are driving, bring along the car insurance cards & probably make sure you have your drivers license. We decided to get road assistance for our 3k mile trip through AAA. Which was relatively inexpensive and would of saved us a ton of money if a car problem would have arose. 2.) Snacks. Lots of snacks. If you think you have enough you probably need to pack more. On our long haul to Orlando I packed 4 applesauce pouches, two different kinds of trail mixes, 2 boxes of g ..read more

Addiction has been apart of my life even well before I was alive. Starting with my alcoholic great grandfather who eventually committed suicide and ending with myself. For as long as I remember growing up I wanted to be nothing like my mother. Here is where I do give her some credit even though life hasn’t been perfect with us..she was a single mother of two, one job, and had barely enough money to cover our basic needs. I was also a very ungrateful little b**** to put it lightly. I do however remember all those nights she was at the bar. I’m sure alcohol and drugs had influenced her life prio ..read more

Really not even sure why I put the good in the title because there really isn't a good part to parent shaming, but maybe the good part is what I have learned and what I want to change for myself and for others. I am sure many of my female friends have read the book Girl, Wash Your Face. It is an unusual site to catch me picking up a book and reading it from cover to end, but in the summer of 2018 I did because I felt like I needed to read something inspirational. This book inspired a lot of mothers to try to be better. For me, my ultimate goal was to try to be a better person by not parent sha ..read more

Personally saving money on food isn't really necessary in my house, but I do love to try to keep my costs low so hopefully some of these recipes will help you! I don't generally coupon or watch ads and base my meals off of those sales, but you could to totally save you more money! I found that Walmart is generally cheaper compared to Hy-vee, but I prefer Hy-vee meats and produce compared to Walmart. Also, if Walmart isn't centrally located for you then this is an obvious save the GAS. My biggest priority before heading out to the store which is my money saver is making my meal plan for the wee ..read more