If you're in Iowa, you know all too well the slump of the winter months. Increase in illness in ourselves and our kids, snow days, negative degree weather, and icy/snowy roads leads many of us to hunker in and...
2022 was a year. Literally.
It was stressful, beautiful, exciting, heartbreaking, and overwhelming.
It was 365 days of the highest highs, the lowest lows, and a wide range of emotions in between.
At the end of each year, I can’t help but...
Anyone else finding it hard to believe it’s going to be 2023 soon?! I feel like I’m still stuck in 2020.
As the year winds down, I always go into reflective mode. These are a few lessons I journaled about...
One of my most cherished childhood memories is of my mother reading the book The Cay to my twin brother and me, introducing us to the concepts of racism, transformation, perseverance through stress, and the power of friendship.
Happy good...
The Des Moines Pediatric Dentist Guide is here to help you find the best dentist for your child. All local pediatric dentists compiled in one place.
For many people, fall is a beautiful time of year with the transition to cold crisp temperatures, the smells of apple cider, cinnamon, and pumpkin, and getting to put on those comfy knit sweaters. For others, fall can mean...
Two Des Moines Mom contributors recently had breast reduction surgeries. Stacie Leinen and Niki Smith both contribute their personal experiences below. Remember to consult with your doctors regarding any health decisions.
Benefits of a breast reduction, or why to...
September is National Family Meals Month. As a mom, I know it can be difficult to gather everyone around the table regularly, but I think it’s so important to make eating together as a family a priority.
When we started...
I do remember life before kids. I’d go workout at a gym almost every day after work and then head home to my organized house for a late dinner with my husband.
After I had kids, going to a gym...
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...
