Niki Smith
How to Work From Home (or Hybrid) with Kids in Summer
Last year I gave my 7-year-old a summer job. She earned a “salary” of a Yes Day at the end of the summer.
This year, we are pursuing another adventure of juggling camps, two parents...
How I Became a Mom: An ode to all parents
This is a story of how I became a Mom. Well, when two people love each other...
Haha, just kidding. I hope you didn’t come here for that story. But, I hope you will stay...
Why I Sent My Summer Baby to Kindergarten
If you have a kid who was born in the summer, you know how difficult it is to decide on when to send them to kindergarten. We have a few moms who have weighed...
5 things to do in Des Moines over spring break
Are you spending spring break in Des Moines? Our family is! We have a growing list of things to do over break and wanted to share a taste.
Here are five ideas for how...
It’s Time to Pamper Yourself Mama. You Deserve It!
Among your duties as a mom making meals, arranging play dates, and generally caring for the health of your family (and in a pandemic), you may forget to take time for yourself. It’s time...
How to Embrace a Holiday Birthday
I have learned to love my December birthday.
I have lived through years of combined Christmas and birthday gifts, the holiday-themed wrapping paper, and countless fuzzy socks as gifts. I used to complain about my...
Holiday Gift-Giving Hacks for Moms
Who says the holidays have to be stressful? Like anything with being a parent, use your Mom community to learn the best tips and tricks for a smooth holiday season. I asked our contributors...
I ran a half marathon, and you can too!
I ran the Greater Des Moines Women’s Half Marathon in September! This was something on my bucket list that I wanted to complete while I still physically could. I finished (nearly) last, but I...
Why You Should Give Your Kid a Job
I worked from home this summer, so we decided to keep our first grader out of daycare to minimize her exposure to COVID-19. I panicked in early June, wondering what would fill her days....
What’s On Your Des Moines Bucket List?
I visited the Living History Farms for a field trip in fourth grade. I still remember buying rock candy in the general store. My grandparents lived just up the road in Waukee. I told...