Elizabeth Sullivan
Elizabeth’s crazy clan includes Elizabeth Rain (2007), Sophia (2011), Will (2017) and Evie Grace (2019) and husband, Mike. You will read posts ranging from co-parenting, being a stepmom and mom simultaneously to mental health in moms.
Please reach out to Elizabeth with any questions or stories of your own as she loves to engage with other moms. By sharing stories and listening to other moms’ happys, crappys, and sappys we better ourselves. Growth comes from having a group of moms that challenge you and empower you to be a better version of yourself each day.
Football Party Snacks
Two, four, six, eight! Which snacks are so great?! As the big game approaches, so does the immense pressure for a fabulous food spread. Do you want to make a healthy snack or kid-friendly...
Salt Dough Ornaments
Christmas traditions are some of the best memories a mom can have with her kids. One of my favorites is making salt dough ornaments and letting the kids paint them. So many cookie cutter...
My Unplanned C-Section
This post is part of an editorial series, Birth Stories, is brought to you by UnityPoint Health and Des Moines Mom. All 5 original articles from the Birth Stories series can be found here.
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Eating Out : Best Gluten Free Options in Des Moines Area
If you or someone in your family eats a gluten-free diet, you know how hard it can be to find good options when eating out. Here are some Des Moines area restaurants with gluten...
A Journal To Grandparents
Grandparents are priceless. They have a unique relationship with your kids, one to cherish. Recently I decided to start a journal from my son to my parents. I wanted them to have something they...
Tips for Positive Coparenting
When I met the girls’ mom I wasn’t sure how the conversation would proceed. Pleasantly surprised to say much better than anticipated. Being open to an honest conversation with candid opinions has put us...
Middle School: A Letter to My Stepdaughter
The transition from elementary to middle school is big. I was excited when my stepdaughter’s teacher sent an email asking parents or other special people in the students’ lives to write a letter to...
Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood
Before becoming a mom, I enjoyed long gym workouts, craft projects, reading novels, walking around Target, and volunteering. Wow has time changed those priorities! I have begun a journey of reclaiming who I am...
Why We Decided to Redshirt Our Son for Kindergarten
Am I choosing my son’s future path with this ONE choice? Redshirting for kindergarten.
This question has been jumbled around in my brain since October. Trying to decide if we will redshirt my son for...
Top 5 Consignment Tips
Who wants to get rid of all the children's clothes that don’t fit or have been sitting in a closet too long? Most moms have those piles of clothes we meant to get rid...