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Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month: Parker’s Story
Happy February... or as it's referred to in our house, Happy Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month.
Show of hands who has ever heard of Noonan Syndrome (NS)? I'm guessing not many hands are up right now....
The Lion King at the Civic Center April 28 – May 17, 2015, Plus...
Disney’s THE LION KING returns to the Des Moines Civic Center April 28-May 17, 2015, for three weeks only!
Tickets are on sale now, but you can try your hand at winning a family 4-pack...
Mom vs. Daughter: Caring for an Aging Parent while Raising Kids
Man vs. Wild.
Husband vs. Wife.
Cat vs. Dog.
This is my life.
Mine is actually... Mom vs. Daughter.
But, not in the terms that you may be thinking.
For me, it is balancing my roles of being a mom...
Stepping Stories Sponsored Post and GIVEAWAY
Stepping Stories
Stepping Stories was founded by two moms and grew out of their personal parenting experiences. Their mission is to make parenting easier through personalized stories that help young children with transitions and challenges.
Written...
Five Daily Rituals to Improve Body Image
This post is part 5 of 5 in the series Self Embrace: Learning to Love the Skin We Are In.
Ask any adult what they would change about their body and most will be able...
Love Is Sacrifice
From the moment my eyes first met hers, my daughter had my heart.
Her eyes drew me in and made me catch my breath. My love for her could not be put into words and...
‘Tis the Season for Christmas Cookies!
Today's post is a guest contribution by Kristin Porter of Iowa Girl Eats.
The falling snow, twinkling lights, and status updates of friends strapping freshly-cut conifers to their cars on Facebook can only mean one...
Thoughtful Gifts for the Working Mom
What will you give to the working mom in your life this Christmas? Oh, you’re not sure? You want to pamper her with practical gifts she would never buy for herself? Look no more!...
A Mom’s Guide: Shop Local in Des Moines on Small Business Saturday
You like coffee, but the idea of a latte with an extra shot of caffeine doesn’t sound good at 3 a.m. Sleep sounds better.
You like hanging out with and meeting other moms, but the...
Prematurity Awareness: Geneva’s Story
Three years of trying. One miscarriage. Two surgeries. Months and months of fertility medications. A ridiculous number of ovulation and pregnancy tests. After all of this, I was finally pregnant.
I was blessed to go...