The Des Moines Holiday Boutique is back for another year of festive fun! The Des Moines Holiday Boutique is one of the premier annual holiday shopping events. The Boutique features more than 200 vendors in beauty, apparel, décor, jewelry and…
What We Bought For Kindergarten
I can hardly believe that Lake will be off to Kindergarten next month! I made it a point to go school supply shopping this month so I could beat the August crowd. (Most of the schools in our area go…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is quickly approaching – June 16! Below are some gift ideas. Also remember to keep ‘experience gifts’ in mind, whether it be an activity he’d enjoy or any sort of quality time spent together! Want more ideas? Check…
Recent Style Purchases
Today I’m sharing some recent spring/summer style purchases. Most are easy and comfortable warm weather attire and athleisure. Lately I’ve been having especially good luck at Old Navy – for myself, T and the girls. I’m sure most people already…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it – May 12. Below are some gift ideas I put together for your mom, mother figure or yourself! Other ideas to keep in mind include a gift card to known favorite…
Easter Basket Ideas For Little Kids
Did anyone else do a double take when they saw that Easter is in March this year? Granted, it’s on the very last day of March, but it still threw me for a loop. And then next year it’s back…
My Top 23 Favorite Purchases of 2023
One of the tenants of my blog is to share things I’m loving/provide helpful recommendations. I often share these in Editor’s Corner, Shop My Favorites and Gift Guides, as well as just general blog posts. I’ve always loved yearly ‘top’…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day will be here soon! Below are some suggestions if you’re on the hunt. If you need more ideas, check out last year’s Father’s Day gift guide, Gift Guide: For Him and Shop My Favorites. Also remember to keep ‘experience gifts’ in mind,…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother’s Day will be here before you know it…May 14! Below are some gift ideas I put together. If you need more ideas, check out last year’s Mother’s Day gift guide, Gift Guide: For Her and Shop My Favorites. Also…
10 Things I’m Loving Right Now
Just a fun little post today sharing 10 things I’m loving lately! I also mention current favorites in my monthly Editor’s Corner posts and I regularly update my Shop My Favorites section. 1. HOKA Clifton 9’s I have been loving…
Gift Guide: For Little Kids – 2022
1. Workbench Play Building Set – Melissa & Doug have some of the best toys on the market – in both creativity and quality. This workbench looks awesome for a set of busy little hands. 2. Chirp Magazine subscription –…
Gift Guide: For Him – 2022
1. Never Finished by David Goggins – Goggins’ first book is one of my favorites and I have no doubt this one will be great as well. 2. The Art of Shaving set – This looks like a really nice,…
