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.
Guide to Central Library in Des Moines (DMPL)
I love going to the library with my kids. It's free, they love looking at books and picking ones to bring home, and it gets us out of the house! I call that a...
Top Posts of 2018: Best of Des Moines Moms Blog
Every year is full of challenges and celebrations and 2018 is no different. Before we start 2019, we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the highlights of 2018.
Our vision is to create...
Shop Local Gift Ideas
Everyone has a shopping list this time of year. From parents and siblings to spouses, girlfriends, and teachers, it can be overwhelming! We've done the work and curated a list of thoughtful gifts for...
Everything You Need to Know About Instacart
Instacart recently became available in the Des Moines area. If you've heard people talking about it and wondered what the big deal is, here's what you need to know.
There are a handful of stores that...
Family Photos with Amber Kline Photography
Fall is a great time to have family photos taken. The weather is beautiful for outdoor photos and the holidays are just around the corner. If you need a family picture for holiday cards,...
Kimberly Stuart, author + GIVEAWAY
Kimberly Stuart loves a good story. She and her family live in Des Moines and she is the author of 8 novels. Heart Land, her latest book, is about a fashion designer who returns...
Wendy Woods-Swafford, Medical Director Cancer and Blood Disorders Center
Wendy Woods-Swafford, M.D., M.P.H., is the Medical Director of the Blank Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. She specializes in pediatric oncology and hematology. She and her husband Eric have 3 children, ages 9,...
Jennie Baranczyk, Drake University Women’s Basketball Coach
Jennie Baranczyk is the head women's basketball coach at Drake University. She was named 2017-18 Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year after leading the team to its second straight MVC Title and a 42...
China Wong, Salon Spa W
China Wong is the owner of Salon Spa W in the East Village, which Elle Magazine named one of the top 100 salons in the country. Every year the salon puts on a Zoo'Do...
6 {more} Local Instagram Accounts We Love
Raise your hand if you LOVE instagram. We do! Whether you use it for posting cute pics of your kids or stalking following celebs, instagram is full of inspiration, encouragement, and entertainment.
And if you don't...