For Mom

The blog Snappy Casual, written by former Des Moines Moms Blog blogger, Kelsey Williams, who also writes a monthly “thankful” post and inspired this copycat, shoot-I-have-writer’s-block-and-it’s-only-month-3-of-blogging post. Kelsey has great things to say (and great taste in baby names). The...

I have tried desperately over the last few years to do it all. To make our lives run as smooth as possible, to be super mom, the super spouse and partner. To have the super career, be the super...

Solo parenting is not for the faint of heart. The first time I was home alone with our three children - then aged two months, two, and five - for three days this winter, I panicked. I was consumed...

I don’t know how to write this post, but I know I can’t ignore the racial issues we are currently facing. I am a middle class, privileged, white mom, living in a predominantly white city. However, that doesn’t mean my...

Move over Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, February 13, is what we're excited about this year!  It's a day dedicated to ladies celebrating ladies. This year, take time to tell your besties how much they mean to you, share some love...

Growing up, my father was an active duty Air Force pilot. My family moved every 2 to 3 years and it was a grand adventure. I loved to visit my dad at work and learn about the places we visited.  When...

I want to let you in on a little secret. Out of the ashes of your greatest struggle, your area of deepest pain and heartache, will rise your greatest joy—if you let it.  I know that’s a hard concept to...

I have only been a parent for five years, but I found my very favorite rule for living during that time. This rule is a guide for my entire life, and it's appropriate for my roles as wife, mother,...

As some of you probably know, Des Moines Moms Blog is part of a national network (City Moms Blog) that is designed to connect moms to information and parenting perspectives unique to the communities in which they live. We have...

Here's my 2014 Christmas gift guide/wish list! Some of these items I already own but I love so much that I added them to this list just for you!   Maybe some of you last-minute shoppers will get inspired for...