Here's my 2014 Christmas gift guide/wish list!
Some of these items I already own but I love so much that I added them to this list just for you! Maybe some of you last-minute shoppers will get inspired for...
As we approach the two-year birthday of Des Moines Moms Blog, we look back with a flooding of emotions, and many thoughts run through our heads. Sarah and I started Des Moines Moms Blog out of a passion for moms...
We hope you have purchased your tickets for our upcoming Mom's Night Out event on 10/23. This is SO much more than just a Moms Night Out! We need you to have an amazing time with friends sipping, savoring and shopping,...
Who needs a Mom’s Night Out? I think we all do. We are thrilled to announce that our Fall Mom’s Night Out will be a "Shop Hop" style event at the Roosevelt Cultural District (otherwise known as The Shops of...
For almost a month now, I have been involved in some sketchy activity. It feels sketchy, anyway....
Early this summer, after welcoming her fourth baby, a friend of mine realized that she would have four days a week with just two...
It took me 20 years to stop hating myself.
What a harsh thing to say! Reality can be harsh though, can’t it? I’d like it to not be so harsh for you. For you, a kindred person walking a path...
Before I even became pregnant, I was already envisioning what life would be like as a mom: lots of snuggles, walks, laughs, adventures and quality time spent together.
I wasn’t completely naïve – I knew parenthood would have its share...
Although Spanx are a glorious thing, and can make us women feel a bit more powerful, I am not talking about them. Today, I am reflecting on how instrumental healthy support systems have been throughout my life, and this year...
We mommies experience indisputable changes after having our babies. Sleepless nights, extra laundry, added worry... all things every mommy will tell you just come with the territory. However, at church on Sunday, I observed one of the not-so-obvious side effects of...
Growing up is hard, and sometimes it straight-up sucks. If there were no twists and turns, life would be pretty easy. Boring, you could argue. To those going through a difficult circumstance, however, a straight, smooth path can be...
In + Around Des Moines
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...
