Losing track of my kids at the fair (twice)

Losing track of my kids at the fair (twice)

Aug 20, 2017 | Parenting | 0 comments

One of many fears parents have is losing track of a child in a crowd. Last week, at the Iowa State Fair, both Peanut and Squeak got away from me. In one situation, I was losing my mind. In the other, I remained calm, even though my child was missing for a lot longer. Here’s why.

Iowa State Fair Survival

Iowa State Fair Survival

Aug 17, 2016 | Traveling with Kids | 0 comments

How does a mom survive 12 hours of the Iowa State Fair with two toddlers? I’ll tell ya, it’s not easy. But a little preparation plus a great plan for once you get there are key to success. Here’s how we get through three days of the fair and come out the other end with a barrel full of great memories.