Des Moines Mom

One of the skills I prided myself on in my son's early years was mental multitasking. I remember planning his entire first birthday party months ahead of time during middle of the night rocking sessions while also researching sleep...

Balance. It is something we as mommas strive for, yet I wonder if it is something that really exists. For a long time, I thought about what balance looked like for me and my family. My circumstances have changed a...

How is it possible that Des Moines Moms Blog is three years old? We are blown away with the success of our little project that has become so much more to the lives of moms in central Iowa. We are...

This post is Sponsored by Hy-Vee - making lives easier, healthier, happier. As busy moms, meals are a huge part of our days. We plan. We grocery shop. We prep. We chop. We execute. And every night, dinner must be served....

The staff at The Funky Zebras in Ankeny spoiled our executive team for an evening of fall fashion! If you still haven't check them out, you must! The Outfits and What Our Team Thought Angela's Thoughts I parked my minivan in front...

This month marks the 3rd Anniversary of Des Moines Moms Blog! For the past 3 years, we have connected and encouraged local moms, shared parenting resources and highlighted favorite local businesses. We've held fabulous events, spoiled our readers with giveaways, and made many new...

Pumpkin Picking Play Date! Thursday, October 15, 2015 9:00 a.m.--Noon Center Grove Orchard Cambridge, Iowa <<Reserve Spot Here>> Come join us for a fun morning of the giant slide, corn pool, hayrides, and of course, picking out your favorite pumpkin! Thanks to our October play date...

Busy busy busy. Everyone seems to be so busy this time of year. I mean, it’s not just us, right? Between all the activities that back-to-school brings (not to mention homeschooling itself), practices and games for the kids’ fall...

Meet Sean. He is my fourth (and final) baby. He is so adorable, right?!  He is nine months old now. He laughs a lot. Smiles a lot. Sleeps a lot when he feels like it. He is one happy little...

This post is sponsored by Jami Langenfeld, owner of The Style Bar Boutique. The best style for any look is confidence. Owner, Jami Langenfeld, created the Style Bar Boutique with the concept that looking fashionable can be easy. She is...