Depending on which Valentine’s Day legend you believe, the festivities and traditions could date back as early as the year 270.
But, more recently, (2010, to be exact) there has emerged a newer, fresher holiday. I'm talking, of course,...
Lately, the baby has been waking up before me in the morning, so, in order to manage my many morning tasks, I have been putting him in the exersaucer while I slip away to shower or finish my makeup....
Can we please have a conversation about #MomGuilt? Because in my experience, Mom Guilt is not a small thing. It's a WHOLE THING!
Just last week I had a friend ask me to please pray for her because she wasn't...
Find a great water bottle. Buy a few and keep one in your car at all times. The long-term benefits of hydration are scientifically sound whereas the rest of my advice comes only from my own taxing experience. I...
Someone once told me, “You have 18 summers with your kids and they’re gone.” I work outside the home and that was a gut punch because it’s true on some levels. Summer as a working mom is harder because...
That feeling when you open up about a real parenting moment you’ve experienced and you get a “same” or “me too” in response from another parent … isn’t that an awesome feeling?
They say misery loves company, but the truth...
I didn't realize the importance of mom friends until I had children. I’ve always been friendly with others and have had many friends over the years. But, once I reached child-rearing years, the need for a close friend in...
In + Around Des Moines
Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools
Perfect for the kiddos who can't quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des...
