Have you thought about running a race this year? Even if you are an amateur runner like me, Des Moines offers a multitude of races throughout the year that will get you out there and having a great time.
My...
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As busy moms, meals are a huge part of our days. We plan. We grocery shop. We prep. We chop. We execute. And every night, dinner must be served....
Sometimes I wish I had a time machine where I could go back and tell my seventeen year-old self that sunblock is a great idea and that tanning beds are a bad idea.
Ah, the mistakes of youth.
As a smarter, wiser, and...
Being part of a community is important as a mom and as a human being in general. I have found that outside of my ACTUAL community and network of friends, online communities via Facebook have been incredibly helpful. From...
I feel all the mom guilt when my kids get sick. And lately, I feel like they are sick all the time. I know it’s cold and flu season and the middle of another brutal Iowa winter, but I...
News flash: moms are stressed.
Big surprise, right? Whether you stay at home full-time or put in a solid 40 hours at the office, there are a hundred little obstacles you have to overcome every day to keep your work...
Braces. It’s one of those things you hear that creates an immediate emotional response.
Good or bad, there is typically a feeling that rises when you hear that word. It could be the awesome, or terrible experience you had as...
Last fall my husband tested positive for Covid-19. Thankfully, my daughter and I were able to avoid getting Covid as he self-isolated in our home. It was not easy but I am sharing our story in case you find...
One of your top goals when preparing food for your family is to make sure it is safe. One thing moms should always be sure of is the temperature at which meat should be cooked.
Cook Pork to the Best...
By the time I schedule all the kids’ appointments, rearrange my work schedule to get them to said appointments, drive to the pharmacy to pick up any required medications, and add in-home nurse to my resume for the duration...
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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...
