This post is part 1 of 3 in the series Summer Crafts with Kids.
I have a confession to make. I’m an uncrafty mom. What does this mean? It means I lack the arts and craft gene. Sure, I am...
A few years ago I would not have been able to write this post because Hubby and I would start a project and mostly knock it right out. However, a few years ago we were way less committed to...
Many of you probably keep an emergency kit in your car for the winter time because you have an inkling that things come up that you might want to be prepared for. You might not use it that often,...
My students have had a countdown on the board at school since right after Spring Break: 35… 34… 23… days until summer. Well, it’s finally here. Summer. The time to relax, sip lemonade, and find exciting things to do...
As the daughter of a collegiate coach, I owned a basketball before I knew who Barbie was. Athletic events were considered family vacations. Being smart was knowing the difference between the World Series and the World Cup. Every mundane thing, such...
You won’t want to miss the quack-tacular 8th Annual YESS Duck Derby presented by Des Moines Plastic Surgery, IA: David Robbins, M.D.!
The fun starts at Noon at Jordan Creek Town Center, when you and your friends and family can...
We are living in an increasingly electronic world, and while that’s definitely not all “bad,” it does raise an issue that many of us parents are facing, and that is... raising kids who aren’t just sitting behind a screen...
The weather is getting warmer, the sun is shining longer, the sky is bluer, and life just feels better with winter on its way out! I have some major Spring Fever, and I'm so glad the weather has been...
We are super excited to offer another play date featuring The Music Together Program from Songs and Sings, LLC. Those of you who joined us for the December play date know how much fun we all had, and we...
Des Moines Moms Blog is proud to present to our readers our very first Summer Camp Guide! We have set up a special 2015 Summer Camp Guide page on the blog that will be updated and remain on our site ALL...
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What Moms Want for Mother’s Day
Mom, it's time to celebrate YOU and all you do for your families. Mother's Day is May 12 this year.
We asked our team what...
