I remember seeing boxes of See's Candies at my Grandmother's House when I was a child. Just being in her presence was sweet enough, but knowing she picked out a perfect piece of chocolate just for each of us...
Making that Bird last!!
We hope you had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving with your families. Now that the feast has commenced and your bellies are full we want to help you figure out what to do with all that...
If you know me, you know I love summer! I much prefer humidity and even excessive heat to the frigid cold and snow of winter. In fact, I would gladly live perpetually in the summer season if given the...
In March, our family welcomed our 2nd son, Charlie, to our family. I would be lying if I said I did not worry about how bringing a new baby into our life would affect not only our family as...
Meet Angela S.
The Squires Family (L to R): Amariah (5), Angela, Isabel (3), Abel (6), Elliana (3), Travis
Hi! My name is Angela, and I am thrilled to be a member of the Des Moines Moms Blog contributor team! Ever since...
Meet Jodi P.
I have been married to Shaun, my college sweet heart, for 12 years. We are two native Iowans who met at college in South Dakota. We moved back to Iowa to be closer to family; I grew...
Meet Rachel
Hi! I'm Rachel. Also known as Mommy, Babe, or Sis. I am an adoring wife to my hubby of 6 years and a proud mama to our 3 little cuties: Cadence, born December of 2004; Liliana, born April of 2007...
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...
Today marks the official beginning of Des Moines Moms Blog.
We are thrilled and humbled to introduce this to our community. Our goal is to connect local Moms with each other and with valuable resources in this amazing place we...
Des Moines Moms Blog Begins 10.29.12:
Our Mission is to connect local mamas and encourage everyone to get out and experience our awesome Community! We hope to become a central source of information, resources, friendship, local happenings and more!
We will...
In + Around Des Moines
Des Moines Halloween Events in 2023
Don't limit the Halloween fun to beggar's night and a pumpkin patch. Celebrate the spooky (and fun!) season all month long.
Whether you are looking...
