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Where to Go Sledding in Des Moines Area
I'm currently sitting at my desk during a blizzard warning with kids begging to go sledding. They are specifically requesting a really big hill....
Parenting Teenagers…In a Pandemic
. Even though parenting little ones seemed difficult at the time, I have come to realize that was the easiest parenting stage for me....
Lessons from 2020 I’m Bringing into 2021
Hey 2021! So good to see you! If any of you are like me, we spent a good part of 2020 adjusting to new...
Life with a Toddler, in a Pandemic
Life with a toddler is...memorable. Few experiences can equally entertain and enrage moms and dads as the battles - I mean blessings - of...
Why I Love Family Gaming Online
Unplug.
Be present.
Limit screen time.
I’m sure you’ve all heard the key phrases. The words encouraging you to put down your phone and focus on the...
Guide to Winter Fun in Des Moines
Living in Iowa, we can't escape winter. The months of January, February, and even March can drag on, feeling like an endless repeat of...
My Dry January
The last two years my husband and I have participated in Dry January. After a year of week-night glasses of wine, we needed a...
Dear Younger Mom
Dear Younger Mom Me,
I have so much I want to tell you.
There will be SO many decisions you will make just in the first...
Why I Tried Laundry Stripping
You may remember that during the summer of 2020 TikTok was inundated with videos about laundry stripping.
I tried it, mainly because I happened...
MercyOne COVID-19 Testing Options and Online Scheduling
Ensuring patients have access to health care is a priority at MercyOne. Recent innovations within their clinics provide patients access to COVID-19 testing and...
Create Healthy Habits and Find Balance With Your Health This Year
It's the new year and now is the time of year we’re thinking about resolutions. And often that involves our health.
But what if...
Find fun activities for the whole family in our event guide.
Des Moines WEATHER
Des Moines
snow
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68 %
2.6mph
90 %
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Mon
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Where to Go Sledding in Des Moines Area
I'm currently sitting at my desk during a blizzard warning with kids begging to go sledding. They are specifically requesting a really big hill....
Guide to Winter Fun in Des Moines
Living in Iowa, we can't escape winter. The months of January, February, and even March can drag on, feeling like an endless repeat of...