Any day is a great day to take Mom out to eat, but on Mother’s Day (It's May 13, btw!), it’s even more special. We're swooning over these brunches at top Des Moines restaurants. From bottomless mimosas to special...
I'm so thankful my mom taught me cooking basics when I was a kid. I'm not a stellar chef or a foodie by any means, but by the time I graduated high school, I knew my way around the...
Trying to figure out how to eat and what to eat can be SO overwhelming. One day eggs are bad for you and the next they are healthy.  There are lots of buzz words/trends these days like "whole/real foods...
Picture yourself crumpling up hundred dollar bills and sprinkling them over a bed of lettuce, topping it with a little dressing and chowing down. Promptly proceed to the doctor's office for updated immunizations and a tetanus shot. Or imagine this scenario:...
My two boys and I are on the go a lot now that it is summertime. I try to keep a stock of convenient, yet healthy snacks handy for when we are out. I recently had an opportunity to...
Call me crazy (or even creepy), but I love getting a glimpse of what other people are buying at the grocery store. I have found lots of new and interesting items by "spying" on the person in front of...
Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use a menu refresh as children may also need to...
Des Moines Moms Blog is excited to bring you a series of posts this month meant to inspire and equip you in your meal planning and cooking endeavors! Throughout the month, four of our team members will each share...
Groceries delivered to your doorstep with whatever you want inside?  Sounds too good to be true, doesn't it??? Initially, when I heard of Prudent Produce, I thought the concept was appealing, but I had NO IDEA how amazing this service would...
One of my favorite ways to “decorate” for the holidays is to set up a hot chocolate bar on our kitchen island. It feels festive even when not in use, but also makes last-minute entertaining for the season...

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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...