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.
Top 10 posts of 2019 The Best of Des Moines Moms Blog
Every year is full of challenges and celebrations and 2019 is no different. Before we start 2020--a new decade!--we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the highlights of 2019.
Our vision is to...
Shop Local Des Moines Holiday Gift Guide
We love supporting local businesses, especially when they are run by moms! Keep your dollars local and shop from local businesses and entrepreneurs this holiday season.
Many local businesses can be found at holiday fairs....
5 Things I Learned about Iowa Farming
I have lived in Iowa my whole life, but I am definitely not a farm girl.
I am proud to be an Iowan and I have grown to love our changing seasons and beautiful landscape,...
My Natural Childbirth
This editorial series, Stork Stories, is brought to you by Des Moines Moms Blog and MercyOne. All 8 original articles from the Stork Stories series can be found here.
Even before I was pregnant, I knew I wanted...
48 Hours in Omaha
Summer’s not over yet! With more than 3 weeks left til school starts, there’s still plenty of time to take a family road trip. And if you haven’t been to Omaha recently, I highly...
Local Mom Bosses We Love
Being a mom is a fulltime job. No matter if you stay home, work from home, or work full time or part time, that is in addition to your job as a mom. But...
Soccer Mom Survival Kit from Post Cereals + a GIVEAWAY!
Are you a soccer mom?
Soccer moms are superheroes in my book. You're juggling schedules for practices and games, you're making sure players have all their gear, and most importantly, you're supplying snacks for everyone!
Soccer...
Des Moines Moms Ultimate Summer Guide
We Love summer in Des Moines! We've got you covered from pools, outdoor movies, and farmers markets to berry picking, road races, and parades.
I Still Need My Mom
I am 36 years old and have 3 kids of my own, but I will be the first to say that I still need my mom.
She’s the one I call when I need a...
Guide to Franklin Avenue Library (DMPL)
I am a self-professed book nerd. I love to read and I want my kids to love reading too. Aside from reading to them and exposing them to a variety of different books, the...