Summer is a wonderful season. As a summer mom, it’s a chance to forget routines, slow down schedules, and embrace the possibilities.
Until it’s not.
As the golden hue of June shimmers into July’s humid haze and August’s heat, I find...
Hello! My name is Mary Salazar and I am beyond excited to be a part of this amazing blog with all the other wonderful moms. Des Moines Moms Blog was an essential resource to me when my family relocated...
I remember once when my husband was putting our youngest, who was age two at the time, down for a nap and he was whining (the kid, not the husband) about not wanting to go down. For the next...
Adoption is a wonderful thing, but carries the weight of grief and trauma as well. November is National Adoption Month, and I’ve been reflecting a lot on what it means to be an adoptive parent pursuing adoption ethically.
My husband...
As a family of four, we love getting to take and plan parties and trips. I am a planner by nature and love creating fun things for our family to do.
Take a Trip
Every month we try to plan some...
We live in a world of #hashtags that infiltrate every aspect of our lives, including parenting. And while I think most are fun and harmless, there are a few I just can’t get behind.
This may be an unpopular opinion,...
My husband and I make sure to sneak away for at least one date night a month. We are foodies so we rarely add a movie or show to our dates. Instead, we take our time at a nice...
Never Have I Ever is a game you may or may not have played in college. You say something you've never done and those who have done it raise their hand - or take a drink.
Welcome to Never Have...
Des Moines Mom is committed to creating a safe space for ongoing conversations about mental health.
Mom's mental health is of utmost importance but it is especially important to keep an eye on a woman's mental health during the perinatal...
In + Around Des Moines
Summer Programs at The Little White Schoolhouse
Keep your kids engaged with learning during the summer with Jump Start at The Little White Schoolhouse in Ankeny, Iowa. It is designed to...
