Football season = Fun times. Even though the Super Bowl is still 1 1/2 weeks away, many of our husbands are already talking party plans. My best advice to those of you Mamas planning those Super Bowl Parties: Coordinate your football...
I love food any way it’s cooked, or not (sushi anyone?). But there is just something about grilling in the summertime that makes things taste better. Maybe it’s being outside, the smell of the charcoal, or the fact that...
ViaMoi / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-NDSpring is in the air - flowers are blooming…allergens are flying. At The Livewell Clinic, our families are starting to prepare for the common runny nose, itchy eyes and sneezing that they may have experienced in...
I love to cook and bake. My kitchen is my home. We rarely eat out, so that means I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Over the 14 years we have been married I have tried to...
Raising a big family while working full time requires some creativity in terms of household management. One area of my life that I have completely streamlined is grocery shopping, thanks in large part to my local Walmart Supercenter.   Walmart...
Hy-Vee's mission is to serve its customers by “Making lives easier, healthier, happier.” If you've been on social media for half a second recently, you've probably seen something about their latest efforts to further that mission: Their Hy-Vee Aisles Online...
Picture yourself crumpling up hundred dollar bills and sprinkling them over a bed of lettuce, topping it with a little dressing and chowing down. Promptly proceed to the doctor's office for updated immunizations and a tetanus shot. Or imagine this scenario:...
The words “food” and “budget” probably bring a few images to mind: macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, and spaghetti. While all three of these items may have been a part of my toddler’s meal in the past few weeks...
Des Moines Moms Blog is excited to bring you a series of posts this month meant to inspire and equip you in your meal planning and cooking endeavors! Throughout the month, four of our team members will each share...
Yes, you read that right. Pumpkin Pie Crisp. It’s as good as it sounds and if I’m being completely honest, it’s dangerously addicting. This is my family's newest fall baking obsession and I have full confidence you are going...

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Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024

May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...