It was the Fourth of July 2018. My family and I spent the holiday evening at my cousin's house. We grilled brats and portobellos, watched our kids run through the yard, and engaged in lively conversation.
My cousin’s husband Andy...
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February 3 is National Wear Red Day. It is designed to bring awareness to heart disease. It’s the leading cause of death for women in the United States. As a healthy mom of two, heart disease wasn't on my...
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I’ll admit it…I was skeptical when it came to discussions around essential oils and honestly it took me...
It's that time of year to start thinking about going back to school. Those thoughts always come with both excitement and dread from parents and kids alike. Here at Des Moines Moms Blog, we want to equip you parents out there with...
Near the end of summer each year, families start getting excited for the beginning of school, cooler weather, pumpkin lattes, and football season! Fall has always been my favorite season. I love the gorgeous splattering of the trees’ colors...
In February 2015, I received a diagnosis that I long feared. I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) – a chronic and progressive heart and lung disease for which there is no cure.
In its simplest form, PH is high...
It's the most wonderful time of year! I love the smell of fall leaves and pumpkin spice candles/lotions/coffee/everything. I love tall boots, warm sweaters, and mittens for sports games. I love that my kids are back in school and...
I didn’t intend to fall in love with Crossfit.
In fact, I didn’t even know what Crossfit was or exactly what type of workouts I had signed up for when I joined an online fitness group for moms several...
As a certified nurse midwife with MercyOne Des Moines Midwives, I frequently get questions from women about when to get a PAP smear. Ladies, don’t feel bad. It's easy to get confused (and honestly, so do most providers)!
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