The goal of most parents is to produce happy, likable, well-rounded children. They dream of children who are well-adjusted and can speak knowledgably about different cultures and have an interest in the world outside of their neighborhood. This is...
As I sat down to think about my word for 2017, I contemplated what my previous words of the year meant to me – Kindness, Learn, Dance. I was also reminded how hard the last month was. Early in...
I love it! I hate it! Let’s just say, “it’s complicated” between me and social media. This post on social media may seem strange given the fact that I write for Des Moines Moms Blog, which connects local women...
Family members come in all forms. We have our extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws). We have our immediate family (spouses and kids). Our relationships with all these people varies depending on a multitude of factors including proximity, family...
We talk about organizing often here at Des Moines Moms Blog. Lets face it... we're all moms and that comes with the territory!
Angela has shared How to Tame the Toy Beast (specifically, girl toys and LEGOs) and How To Organize...
I have lived in Iowa my whole life, but I am definitely not a farm girl.
I am proud to be an Iowan and I have grown to love our changing seasons and beautiful landscape, even if it doesn't have...
One of the best parts of 2020 was discovering the home organization show on Netflix, Get Organized With The Home Edit. I've shared before my love of Marie Kondo and now I wanted to share some of the super...
Spring is a fresh start, new growth, and for lots of us- a little spring cleaning! For me, I like to do a little home refresh to give it a little lift after the winter. I've found some really...
If I could characterize my 2015 in one word, I’d have to say it was BUSY. And not in one of those cliché “how've you been? oh...busy” kind of ways, but in an unrestful, somewhat stressful kind of way.
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These days you’re probably finding yourself cleaning your house a lot more than usual. There’s no need for any unnecessary trips to the store for cleaning supplies.
Here are five natural cleaner recipes with ingredients you probably already have...
In + Around Des Moines
Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024
May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...
