For Mom

It’s 7 a.m. and I can hear the pitter patter of little feet running down the hall. Sigh. The day is beginning. From battles about how we’re wearing our hair, to running after a four year old to brush her...

I got into the mommy business knowingly not knowing anything. So when we had two kids of our own, the surprises were beyond measure -- some heart-warming, some challenging, all unforgettable. But what still catches me off-guard repeatedly, even...

I think we can all agree on one thing: being a new mom is HARD. It’s tough. It’s exhausting. It's stressful. It’s a journey. A beautiful journey, but a strenuous one. I think we can all agree on something else: a...

I was a four-sport athlete in high school and a two-sport athlete in college. Through years of practice and discipline, I became intrinsically wired to believe: more is always better, pain is to be pushed through, and every situation...

My initial post for January was about decompressing after the holidays: What to look forward to now? How do you get back into a routine? When do you start tearing down and storing? Can we just leave the lights...

Here at Des Moines Moms Blog, one of our favorite things is being able to connect with YOU! Whether that is online through a post that resonates with your stage of life or attending one of our Des Moines...

Every year is full of challenges and celebrations. Before we start 2018, we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the highlights of 2017.

2017 was a good year of memories for our family of four. We took a trip to visit my brother, we spent quality time together, experienced growth at home and at work, and we're all around thankful for another...

Looking back at my earlier parenting years, I can (sort of) laugh about all the nights spent awake, asking trusted Google questions like “ How can I get my baby to sleep through the night” or, “My daughter isn’t...

We are thrilled to announce our next event: Moms & Mimosas Who: Moms looking for a morning to relax and recharge What: A morning of relaxation, pampering, food, and drinks When: Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m. - noon Where: Compass Financial, 4801 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines Grab a friend...