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,...
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...
5 Things to do in Des Moines for the Holidays
If you're not sure where to start when it comes to holiday events and activities happening in Des Moines, let us help you narrow it down. Here are 5 of our favorite things to...
Our Favorite Holiday Treats
Do you love baking during the holidays? Cookies are a quintessential treat for celebrating the season. Having a plate of cookies or other holiday treats on the counter for guests or just an extra...
Kids and Performing Arts: Some things just go together
Why might you bring your young person to a dance, musical or theatrical performance?
Let’s count the ways!
We are natural players. Most of us had a phase (if we’re lucky, we’re still in it) in...
Girls Can Play Football
Can girls play football? You bet!
Watch our conversation with Ernie and Kaci Kennedy about Ernie’s decision to play football at Hoover High School this year. We partnered with Future for Football and the National...