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.
Des Moines Moms Movers and Shakers: Emily Butterworth, Hello Charlie
We are continuing our series on Des Moines area moms who are movers and shakers. These are women who are making a difference in our community through the businesses they own, organizations they are...
New Mom Guide
Here are some of our best tips and tricks, honest thoughts, and encouragement for new moms that will hopefully ease your transition into motherhood. You're not alone!
Des Moines Moms Movers and Shakers: Colleen Kelly
We are continuing our series on Des Moines area moms who are movers and shakers. These are women who are making a difference in our community through the businesses they own, organizations they are...
A Des Moines Mom’s Guide to July 2017
Summer is here and the living is easy. July is marked by long days and warm nights. Make the most of the month with our guide to family friendly activities in and around Des...
Des Moines Area Fireworks 2017
Hooray for red, white, and blue! The Fourth of July isn’t complete without fireworks and other festivities. No matter how old you are, there’s something magical about watching the sky light up with colorful...
Des Moines Moms Movers and Shakers: Becky Pospisal, The Knotty Nail
Des Moines Moms Blog recognizes that moms wear a lot of hats. You are a mom, wife, friend, diaper changer, nose wiper, meal planner, lost toy finder, the list goes on and on!
We want...
A Des Moines Mom’s Guide to June 2017
It's officially summer! The kids are out of school, the days are long, and the pools are open. Des Moines is a great place to be in the summer! We're looking forward to the...
Get Crafty with The Knotty Nail Event Recap
We had a fabulous evening making string art with The Knotty Nail at the Cupcake Addict in Johnston. A big thank you to everyone who joined us! Everyone took home a unique string art...
Turn Your Yard Into an Adventure!
What mom doesn't love to have her kids play outside? They can burn off lots of energy, keep the mess out of the house, and of course, have fun! My kids love playing outside,...
Need More Sleep? Sleep Training a Newborn
After waking up multiple times a night to feed my newborn, I was tired. The strongest coffee couldn't compete with my exhaustion so we looked into sleep training our baby.