Mary Salazar
Mary Salazar is an Iowa native and life-long Hawkeye who loves coffee, books and 90's music. When she isn't working for a metro school district as an administrator, she is spending time with her daughter Lily (2009) and her husband Mateo.
Arcades in Des Moines
Maybe it is because my husband and I were both 1980s kids, but we love taking our daughter to arcades, and we have been doing so since she was little. With food and drink...
5 Fun Fall Activities in Des Moines
We love fall in Des Moines! The temperatures are cooler, the leaves are changing, and there are tons of events and festivals to enjoy. Fall is a great time in Des Moines for families!
Fall...
Iowa Beaches to Visit this Summer
Iowa may be landlocked, but it still has beaches to visit. There are lots of lakes located all around Iowa that have beaches where you can set up camp and spend some time with...
Skate Parks in Des Moines
Did you know that Des Moines is the home to one of the largest skateboard parks in the nation? Lauridsen Skatepark is located on the north side of the downtown riverwalk. It boasts an...
Confessions of a Cookie Mom
“Hi, would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies?” is a phrase I will hear a million times from February until the end of March.
If you are the parent of a Girl...
6+ Winter Date Ideas in Des Moines
If you are like me, you don’t love the cold weather and tend to be a homebody. But there are lots of great ways to pass your time in Des Moines in the winter...
Tips for High School Success
Why does summer always seem to go by so fast? I was at Target right after the 4th of July and they were already setting up the back-to-school displays. What nerve! If you have...
5 Tips from a Burnt Out Mom
Hello, my name is Mary and I am a burnt out mom.
Most days I feel like I am being pulled in every direction at one time. Sometimes I need to call a timeout...
Missing My Mom on Mother’s Day
Dear Mom,
I can’t believe it has been 11 years since I celebrated Mother's Day with you. I try not to think of that last one, with you in the hospital hooked up to every...
Infertility Awareness Week 2023
You may be wondering why I am writing about infertility for a mom’s blog? The first reason is that April 23-29 is Infertility Awareness week. Secondly, If you haven’t experienced infertility I can almost...