Schedules. School. Illness. Siblings. Worry. Unknowns. These are all things that have been talked about throughout the past five months in my home.
How do you stepmom through a pandemic?
There isn't a manual that tells us how to...
Hi, I’m Abbey Kennedy! An Iowa native, I was born and raised on Des Moines’ southside. SE 14th gives me good nostalgic vibes! My favorite used bookstore, Help A Mind Thrive, Keep a Book Alive exists on my childhood...
For many, 2021 has been a challenging year, following an even harder year.
While much of the stress and uncertainty of living in a pandemic has remained, there have been many bright spots in 2021. Most kids are back in...
Des Moines Mom recognizes that moms wear a lot of hats. You are a mom, wife, friend, diaper changer, nose wiper, meal planner, lost toy finder, the list goes on and on!
This summer we are thrilled to feature some...
I have a core memory from our time working from home with two kids during the pandemic in 2020. Each morning after my own morning work huddle my first-grader would have her own morning huddle. The class would recite...
The days are getting shorter, the air is colder, and your kids might start to get more restless without the outdoors as a place for them to expound some energy.
Whether it’s too cold to go outside, or you’re just...
In my house it never fails.... I'm making dinner, or folding laundry, or doing dishes, or... or... or.... And one of my girls will ask, "Mom, can you read a book to me?" As a mom, we all like...
I love stepping outside right now.... The air is crisp, the colors are starting to change and mums can be found potted on every front porch step on my street! I love, love fall and can't get enough of...
Mother’s Day is fast approaching. Before we know it, May 11th will have come and gone.
Here at DMMB, we wanted to take time to thank you - our deserving moms. We know that anyone with the title "mom" is...
Man vs. Wild.
Husband vs. Wife.
Cat vs. Dog.
This is my life.
Mine is actually... Mom vs. Daughter.
But, not in the terms that you may be thinking.
For me, it is balancing my roles of being a mom and being a daughter---a mom of...
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Des Moines Summer Bucket List | Over 125 Things to Do...
We Love summer in Des Moines! We've got you covered from pools, outdoor movies, and farmers markets to berry picking, road races, and parades.
