Author Sara Broers has free presentations and book signing events in November for 100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die, published by Reedy Press. With Iowa’s dozen-plus scenic highways and byways, and this book as your guide, your next road trip will be an epic one for the record books. Join author and Iowa native Sara Broers […]
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Making a Difference in the Life of a Rescue Pet
You know that one-of-a-kind feeling when you’ve done a good deed? It might be as simple as opening the door for an elderly person or as complicated as stopping at the scene of an accident. You may not be an EMT but you can call 911. You can comfort someone. For most people there’s just […]
Wreaths Across America and MISSION BBQ Kick off 2022 American Heroes Cup Campaign
Wreaths Across America (WAA) and MISSION BBQ recently announced the Nov. 12th kick-off of the “American Heroes Cup” campaign to raise funds to sponsor veterans’ wreaths to be placed on National Wreaths Across America Day in December of 2023. Starting Saturday, Nov. 12, through the end of 2022, for every American Heroes Cup purchased at […]
Let’s Try a Cauldron Punch Inspired by The Smurfs Season 1, Volume 2 with Giveaway
Halloween may have already come and gone but that doesn’t mean the spooky fun must come to an end. Let’s add a little magic to our everyday life with this delicious recipe for some Cauldron Punch inspired by The Smurfs: Season 1, Volume 2, available now on DVD! Click the link to join the fun: https://bit.ly/SmurfsS1V2PunchRecipe Smurf village gets […]
How to Raise a Child With Specials Needs
Parenting is difficult, but it’s more challenging and rewarding when you have a special-needs child. Raising a child with special needs, such as physical, learning, developmental, emotional or behavioral disability requires additional parental patience, parenting skills, learning about your child and their challenges to promote their development, health and happiness. Here are a few tips. […]
5 Christmas Present Ideas You Won’t Want to Miss in 2022
Christmas is fast approaching! At the time of writing, Christmas is merely 9 weeks away, and before long, children start to draw up their Christmas lists in time for the big red bearded man to slide down the chimney. Whatever the age group of your children, here are five Christmas present ideas you won’t want […]
Important Things to Look for in a Roofing Contractor
Trusting your home to a contractor can seem difficult and some home owners tend to micromanage projects because they lack sufficient trust in the person they have hired. This is usually the case with roofing installation since the homeowner is very invested in their home and wouldn’t want the process to go wrong. Well, this […]
Shop Iowa Day is October 12: Event Dedicated to Supporting Local Businesses
Shop Iowa Day is coming! Statewide e-commerce marketplace announces October 12 as special deals day to encourage shopping from Iowa small businesses ahead of holiday season. $500 Shop Iowa shopping spree giveaway, site-wide discounts and gift card rebates. Shop Iowa, a statewide e-commerce marketplace initiative of the Iowa Economic Development Authority with the support of […]