As you are reading this I'm probably running around like crazy getting things ready for Charlie's 1st Birthday Party on Saturday. Where does the time go? I feel like I was just in the hospital cuddling with my newborn,...
Remember this post we did about a giveaway for free personal training sessions? Well we did an interview with Liz, the winner, about her experience with RJ Sumrall, owner of Lyfe Fitness. 1.What was your initial session like with RJ? LIZ:: My...
Today's post is sponsored by Just Between Friends - the nation's leading children's and maternity consignment event being held at Events Center West April 5 - 7 in West Des Moines.  DMMB visited with Sally Messinger, the founder of JBF Des Moines...
We have had a rough go at it this month. Drake was diagnosed with RSV, I got a cold, Lili got a cold, I got a sinus infection, Drake's cough came back, Hubby got the flu... It just hasn't...
Seven years ago, on March 13, 2006, my husband and I welcomed our firstborn son Abel into the world -- but not the way I had hoped to.... From the time I learned of the life growing inside me until...
Today's Giveaway is from BubbleBum - A portable, foldable, and loveable car booster seat. The BubbleBum is the perfect companion for mom's busy life on the go! BubbleBum is ideal for sending with your child to grandma’s house or for the extra...
I admit I had a relatively easy first 27 years of my life.  It wasn't perfect but nothing tragic or earth shattering. Then, something changed; somewhere along the way life got hard.  We wanted to start a family.  After a few months...
My first born rarely drooled as an infant. Then, my second son came along and I felt like I was visiting Niagra Falls daily. Some days I wonder how my nine month old stays hydrated. On any given day, I may...
I remember it like it was yesterday.  It was 5am, my hands were shaking uncontrollably, and silence filled our tiny, one bedroom apartment.  Fear, Joy, uncertainty and other weird mixtures of emotions were consuming me.  I took a deep...
Join us for our March Playdate at the Science Center of Iowa! We can't wait to meet new moms and kiddos and look forward to sharing a fun day with you! We'll be offering discount wristbands for DMMB followers so come...

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Shop the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale March 22-24

Iowa’s largest children’s consignment sale is happening this week at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds! Whether you’re looking to save money on...