Andrea Cooley
Andrea is a work-at-home single mom to 3 incredible kids, ages 6, 8, 10. She is the co-owner of Des Moines Mom and loves Jesus, coffee, books and dark chocolate. You can find her in coffee shops around Des Moines drinking lattes and typing away on her laptop.
Adulting: So You Want to Buy a House
This editorial series, Adulting, is brought to you by The Law Shop by Skogerson McGinn LLC and Des Moines Mom. The Law Shop provides 100 percent customized client services for families in central Iowa....
Visitor’s Guide to Des Moines: See, Eat, Stay, Play
Des Moines is a hidden gem of a city in the midwest. It's big enough to feel like a city with great restaurants, culture, and attractions, but still small enough that it's easy to...
Spring Break in Des Moines 2023
You don't need to travel to find fun for spring break. There are plenty of fun family activities and events happening right in Des Moines over spring break. What's on your list?
5 Things to...
Sick Kids and Mom Guilt
I feel all the mom guilt when my kids get sick. And lately, I feel like they are sick all the time. I know it’s cold and flu season and the middle of another...
5 Reasons We Love Friday Funday at Des Moines Playhouse
Friday Funday has been delighting young theatre-goers for more than 40 years! The shows are often a first theatre experience for 4- to 6-year-olds, with audiences filled with kids and their parents or grandparents,...
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, but hopefully, you’re able to take some time to talk...
Top 10 posts of 2022 The Best of Des Moines Mom
It's almost time to turn the calendar page on 2022, but before we do, let's celebrate some highlights!
The mission of Des Moines Mom continues to be creating a space for local moms to hear...
Where to Go Ice Skating in Des Moines
Embrace the cold and go ice skating! There are plenty of options to go ice skating in Des Moines. Check out our guide to outdoor rinks and where you can rent ice skates and...
Guide to Winter Fun in Des Moines
Just because it's cold doesn't mean you can't enjoy the outdoors. From ice skating to skiing, and snowshoeing to sledding, there are places all over the metro to enjoy the winter, including lots of...
5 Things to do for Winter Break in Des Moines
Not sure what you're going to do with the kids during winter break in Des Moines? When the new toys have lost their appeal and you can't possibly watch another episode of Gravity Falls...