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A Defense of Messy Mom
Our kids were completing their chore list the other day, whining while they worked, and the 6-year-old called me out for my untidy side...
Where to Find a COVID-19 Vaccine in Des Moines
The time has come and you’re ready to get your COVID-19 vaccination. You’ve talked to your doctor, you’ve read the facts, and you’ve talked...
The Comparison Game
Whether you have one kid or three, the comparison game will undoubtedly hit you at some point. It’s incredibly hard not to compare your...
Where to Donate Items in Des Moines
Do you do a monthly purge? Or have you recently decided you just need to get rid of some clutter? Donations are always needed...
Benefits of Journaling
We all made it to another year! Go us! I don’t know about anyone else but the end of 2021 into the beginning of...
The Golden Years
I remember when I first became a mom and was drowning in tiredness and confusion, I saw a mom talking about how wonderful life...
Tales from a First Time Wrestling Mom
My name is Mary, and I am a wrestling mom. I should clarify to add that I am a girl wrestler mom. I know,...
For a Safer Summer, Swimmers Start Now!
Despite the fact that Des Moines winters are filled with snowy days and frigid temperatures, families shouldn’t put their swimsuits and goggles away!
A Head...
GoPeer Virtual Tutoring Helped My Daughter with Creative Writing
There are two things I learned about my kids during the first phase of the pandemic (when they were out of school for months)....
We CAN Do This: Facts for Parents on COVID-19 Vaccines
A year ago, I vividly remember longing to send my kids to school and not just because it was the end of a long...
Easy Ways to Celebrate MLK Jr. Day
The kids are off school Monday for Martin Luther King Jr Day, hooray! Of course it’s always nice to have a 3 day weekend,...
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4 Ways to Celebrate the Winter Olympic Games as a Family
“Feel the rhythm. Feel the rhyme. Get on up, it’s BOBSLED TIME!!” -Cool Runnings
The winter Olympic Games are almost here, and I am counting...
Tales from a First Time Wrestling Mom
My name is Mary, and I am a wrestling mom. I should clarify to add that I am a girl wrestler mom. I know,...
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