As my 30th birthday approached, I decided that I was not going to sulk into thirty. I wanted to go in with a BANG! And goodness, my husband made that happen by throwing me a huge surprise party. He...
After having four kids in under 5 1/2 years, I have a few tricks up my sleeve. Someday, I will write a full post about all of them - I promise! But for today, one of my best kept secrets for...
Although Spanx are a glorious thing, and can make us women feel a bit more powerful, I am not talking about them. Today, I am reflecting on how instrumental healthy support systems have been throughout my life, and this year...
Have you seen the video?
It went viral, even making BuzzFeed.
As a native Amesite, my Facebook, Twitter, and email were abuzz with chatter. Oh, the tears of laughter and embarrassment that flowed the week of the video's release. Now, having had time to...
This summer has been for my family a summer of fitness. After years of bouncing around between failed gym memberships, short-lived home workout routines, and no exercise at all, my husband and I decided almost simultaneously this spring that...
Have you thought about running a race this year? Even if you are an amateur runner like me, Des Moines offers a multitude of races throughout the year that will get you out there and having a great time.
My...
Fact: 36 million American families move each year.
Reality: Houses sell before you find a new one. New houses are seldom ready when they are supposed to be. Like many other families, this was our family's reality this spring as our house sold much quicker than...
As soon as I started telling people I was separated, I had a lot of well-meaning friends tell me that there was someone else better out there for me. Well, duh, I concurred, but it was not something I necessarily...
It's that time of year to start thinking about going back to school. Those thoughts always come with both excitement and dread from parents and kids alike. Here at Des Moines Moms Blog, we want to equip you parents out there with...
It's that time of year to start thinking about going back to school. Those thoughts always come with both excitement and dread from parents and kids alike. Here at Des Moines Moms Blog, we want to equip you parents out there with...
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Des Moines Summer Bucket List | Over 125 Things to Do...
We Love summer in Des Moines! We've got you covered from pools, outdoor movies, and farmers markets to berry picking, road races, and parades.
