"Mommy? Is Santa real?" Two huge brown eyes looked up at me with genuine concern.
My heart began to beat faster and faster. I was not ready to have this conversation. My husband and I had always agreed that when...
One of my favorite ways to “decorate” for the holidays is to set up a hot chocolate bar on our kitchen island. It feels festive even when not in use, but also makes last-minute entertaining for the season...
I was standing in my kitchen around 10 a.m. with my eyes glazed over, sipping my second cup of coffee. I stared at the heating instructions on the spiral sliced ham a friend had given us earlier that week...
Santa was a fun tradition that my family participated in as I was growing up. When my husband and I became parents, many people asked if we were going to continue this tradition. I definitely wanted to have Santa...
Des Moines Moms Blog is going to start regularly featuring local nonprofits. There are so many amazing organizations in our city dedicated to looking out for the well being of all who live here, and we want to feature them...
Kids either love Santa or are deathly afraid of him. If taking the kids to see Santa is on your holiday bucket list, here are some tips and tricks to make the visit as happy for everyone as possible!
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Since becoming a parent, the holidays have taken on a whole new meaning for me. It’s so fun to catch the simplest joys through a child’s perspective and craft memories of the holidays for years to come.
As we’ve...
As a mom of three children who have been born into a life of privilege and relative ease, I desire to instill in them the virtue of gratitude. I see this as an everyday endeavor that is taught primarily...
Every year my son comes to me with a new amazing DIY Halloween costume idea. He presents a picture of exactly how his costume is supposed to look and I magically make it appear just a few short weeks...
If you are the type that loves to be busy and constantly on the go and the holiday season does not put a strain on your heart and mind, then maybe this post isn’t for you. However, if you...
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Des Moines Pediatrician and Family Medicine Guide
Looking for a pediatrician in Des Moines? Here's a guide to Des Moines pediatricians and family medicine physicians to help you choose.
