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)!
Providers like...
I first got my period when I was in the sixth grade. I was one of the first to get it and of course, it was at a sleepover! I was able to guide my friends through their first...
A lot of things have changed in our world over the last year, but the need for blood donors has remained the same. Whether we are living through unprecedented times or just trying to survive another manic Monday, people...
When faced with the question “What’s for dinner tonight?”, finding an answer can sometimes be daunting. With all the different recipes to choose from, and the lack of time you have to fix a meal, finding a solution for...
Taylor Zaun, from Family Legacy Counseling, shares tips for creating good communication in your relationships.
With the New Year upon us, now comes the resolutions and finding the motivation to make changes. The juggling act…work, home, spiritual growth, husband, kids, and fitness. Oh my! How can you squeeze more in? If you choose to...
It's true what they say, "The days are long, but the years are fast!"
2013 felt as though it had days that slowly crept by, yet here it is, a new year, and I am left thinking, "Where did it...
This post is part 1 of 5 in the series Self Embrace: Learning to Love the Skin We Are In.
I used to start out each morning with the same song and dance: go to my closet, try on 10...
Let's be honest. January in the midwest is not the most amazing time. It's dark. Cold. We all have holiday hangovers from too much everything. But here's the thing -- it's actually a really, really good time to make...
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12 Great Patios in Des Moines
I don’t know about you, but the second the temperature gets above 70 degrees I suddenly want to forgo all responsibilities and take up...
