I am a list maker. I love to make lists and attempt to keep organized in that way. My husband will give me grief about the amount of lists I make. One for groceries, one for household items, my...
Today's post is a guest contribution by Kristin Porter of Iowa Girl Eats. The falling snow, twinkling lights, and status updates of friends strapping freshly-cut conifers to their cars on Facebook can only mean one thing – Christmas is just...
My Instant Pot might be the best purchase I've ever made. I recently heard that the Instant Pot is becoming the main appliance for our generation like microwaves were for our parents. BUT FIRST--What is an Instant Pot you ask? According...
Mornings can be a bit hectic, especially if you have kids in school. And trying to get breakfast made, on the table, AND eaten on time can seem impossible. But we all know the importance of a good breakfast....
We have reached the season of everything pumpkin: pumpkin bars, bread, pies, lattes, etc.I’ll admit, the second the weather turns cool or I see a leaf turn yellow, I pull out my go-to recipe for pumpkin bars. They have...
Experience NOLA with Applebee’s new Jazzed Up Flavors of Bourbon Street menu! This menu has something for everyone and now we all have access to yummy Cajun style cooking at your local Applebee's. Applebee’s Executive Chef Patrick Humphrey visited New Orleans and...
Okay, so you want to lose your baby weight, right? Or your “winter weight,” or your “oh-my-gosh-where-did-this (insert bulge, bump, lump, area which is bigger, etc., here) weight.” So you vow to eat “healthier,” and you hit the elliptical...
We've all been there, right? You go out to eat, but you’re wanting to lose a little weight. So you do the obvious thing and pick a salad off the menu. It’s loaded with cheese, croutons, and so much...
We have had our Philips XL Air Fryer for over three years now and love it more each year! I wasn't sure we would use it very often when we received it as a gift, but now I can't...
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...

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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...