If your kids are like mine, they are hard on their clothes, especially now that the weather is nice and they are playing outside! Just this week, my four-year-old has blown through the knees on two pairs of pants. That...
Even though it hasn't felt much like spring lately... spring is on its way! The snow will soon melt and that icky brown grass will become green again. Everything feels new and fresh in spring - including the clothing....
One of the things that I hate, hate, hate about being a woman is shaving my legs. As women, there are so many things we have to do to simply “maintain” ourselves. This doesn’t even include going above and...
It's that time of year to start thinking about going back to school. Those thoughts always come with both excitement and dread from parents and kids alike. Here at Des Moines Moms Blog, we want to equip you parents out there with...
I have had the wonderful experience of donating my hair multiple times. It is the best feeling! I love giving my hair to people who need it. Imagine having hair loss and the confidence a wig could bring you. Before...
We all have that pile. You know, the one with “maybe by next summer” shorts and “before baby” designer jeans and “back when I had a nightlife that didn’t involve pumping” tops. Toss in the boutique dress you wore...
Well, the marriage is over, now what do you do with the ring? Different people have different ways of handling the loss of their marriage, so it only makes sense that different people do different things with the token that...
Today is National Plus Size Appreciation Day. I’m a sucker for a made-up holiday, and this one makes a lot of sense in my life right now. I tend to experience fairly significant weight fluctuations. For years I worked hard...
Hi, I’m Megan, a busy mom of three and the founder of Lake Label, a UPF 50+ sun protective children’s swimwear line based here in Des Moines. My family loves to be outdoors, especially near the water. But getting three...

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