In the hustle and bustle of life I sometimes find it hard to connect with each of my children individually. I am constantly connecting with all three of them (as you can imagine) but I struggle to find time...
The Des Moines Moms Blog Co-Founders recently had the opportunity to spend some time at Me 'n Mommy To Be in Ankeny.
Me 'n Mommy To Be is a unique children's and maternal retail store where parents and grandparents entrust...
If you know me, you know I love summer! I much prefer humidity and even excessive heat to the frigid cold and snow of winter. In fact, I would gladly live perpetually in the summer season if given the...
Last Thanksgiving, I had the privileged of hosting my family and my parents in-law for Thanksgiving. I was determined to make everything gluten, sugar, and dairy (except butter) free. My son is very sensitive to all of those. We only use...
The holidays are nearing and with them the end of another year. Christmas cards are being prepared and festivities are being planned as we are reminded that time is as fleeting as the changing of the seasons. For all...
In March, our family welcomed our 2nd son, Charlie, to our family. I would be lying if I said I did not worry about how bringing a new baby into our life would affect not only our family as...
Meet Angela S.
The Squires Family (L to R): Amariah (5), Angela, Isabel (3), Abel (6), Elliana (3), Travis
Hi! My name is Angela, and I am thrilled to be a member of the Des Moines Moms Blog contributor team! Ever since...
Meet Jodi P.
I have been married to Shaun, my college sweet heart, for 12 years. We are two native Iowans who met at college in South Dakota. We moved back to Iowa to be closer to family; I grew...
Today's giveaway is from j.Frances Design.
I met Jillian Withee at Ankeny Unplugged in June 2011. Super sweet soul, and her jewelry is absolutely breathtaking. Recently, I was honored to have the chance to catch up with her a bit...
Meet Rachel
Hi! I'm Rachel. Also known as Mommy, Babe, or Sis. I am an adoring wife to my hubby of 6 years and a proud mama to our 3 little cuties: Cadence, born December of 2004; Liliana, born April of 2007...
In + Around Des Moines
12 Great Patios in Des Moines
I don’t know about you, but the second the temperature gets above 70 degrees I suddenly want to forgo all responsibilities and take up...
