Mary Salazar
Mary Salazar is an Iowa native and life-long Hawkeye who loves coffee, books and 90's music. When she isn't working for a metro school district as an administrator, she is spending time with her daughter Lily (2009) and her husband Mateo.
I Got a Concussion
I recently got a concussion at work as the result of some really bad luck and even worse timing between myself and a heavy metal door. Having no previous experience with concussions I learned...
Skate Parks in Des Moines
Hello, my name is Mary and I am a skater mom.
My 11-year-old daughter has been skateboarding for over a year now and I must admit this has become one of my favorite hobbies...
Road Trip to Iowa City
I may be biased being a University of Iowa Alum, but there are few places you can go for a family day trip from Des Moines and see and do so much more than...
6+ Winter Date Ideas
If you are like me, you don’t love the cold weather and tend to be a homebody. But there are lots of great ways to pass your time in Des Moines in the winter...
Reclaiming Holiday Time
When we moved to Des Moines over a decade ago we would hop in the car and criss-cross the state to visit relatives from both sides of the family during the holiday season. I...
New Orleans Travel Tips
You may think of New Orleans as an adult’s only destination; and while that is true for a lot of the city, there are ways to make your trip to NOLA a family affair....
5 Fun Fall Activities in Des Moines
When September rolls around, I can’t wait for the temperature to drop to enjoy some fun fall activities! Sure, nothing beats a sunny summer day, but if you ask me fall is where it’s...
Thoughts from an Exhausted Mom
My name is Mary, and I am an exhausted mom. In fact, I’ve been putting off writing this post about mom exhaustion because, get this, I’m exhausted. It seems like one of the universal...
Summertime Car Must-Haves
Summer is a great time for a family road trip (or day trip). Maybe you’re taking the family cross country. Maybe you’re just heading to the mall. Either way, here are some must-haves to...
Girls and Puberty: 5 Things I Did
Parenting is never easy. Every age and time in your child's life is full of seemingly endless changes. Once kids hit the age of 10 or so, you can see it coming…the dreaded phase…puberty. ...