Des Moines Mom
Des Moines Mom is passionate about connecting Moms (and others) in Des Moines and central Iowa. We are your go-to source for finding fun activities, family resources, local events, and more!
Breweries and Wineries Des Moines
Do you enjoy craft beers, wine, or cider? Des Moines has an ever-expanding handcrafted beverage scene. From hazy IPAs to hard seltzers and smoothie style sours, there is a brewery for everyone, including the...
Our Favorite Des Moines Food Trucks
Food trucks have been around for a while now, but every year Des Moines gains new gems. Whether you are at an event or just roaming the town for some good eats, finding food...
Des Moines Urgent Care Guide
Here is a complete and comprehensive list of all Des Moines urgent care locations. Because sickness, injuries, and the unknown rarely happen when it's convenient.
Facts About COVID-19 Vaccination For Children 12+
What parents need to know about COVID-19 vaccination for children 12+
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized in the United States for ages 12 to 15. Here’s everything you need to know to feel confident scheduling...
Best Ice Cream in Des Moines
Des Moines has a variety of ice cream shops to enjoy this summer and beyond. From unique flavored hardpack, candy-eyed soft serve, rolled, paletas, old-school and modern, try out a new ice cream today!
Here's...
Janessa Lindsey, Lindsey Love Beauty
Des Moines Mom 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!
This summer we...
First Foods for Babies
Dietary Guidelines show that infants from birth to 2 years of age are lacking nutrients needed for proper development.
Do not worry, Iowa Pork Producers Association will fill you in!
After concerns about the lack of...
Affordable Insurance Options for Iowa children
Hawki Program Helps Working Families Afford Medical Care For Children
Silvia contacted EveryStep’s Hawki Outreach program after being referred by a local pregnancy center. She had recently moved to central Iowa with her husband and...
Posture and Neck Pain
Caring for your newborn shouldn’t be a pain in the neck.
There’s nothing quite like holding your newborn in your arms. During those first months with your baby, you do a lot of looking down...
Summer Safety Tips from Blank Children’s Hospital
Summer is here! And with summer comes adventure – biking, swimming, trips to visit grandparents, and more. Keep these summer safety tips in mind as you have fun with your kids this summer.
Bike Safety
Bike...