It’s the time of year when things shift from love, joy, and peace to a Christmas hangover. The world will start telling you to be better, thinner, clean your house, organize your stuff, and do ALL THE THINGS with New...
Does your kid love storytime at the library or at school? Here are some librarian secrets on how to create that sense of engagement and interaction in your read-aloud time at home. 5 Ways to Recreate Storytime at Home 1. Choose...
Have you ever considered thrift store gift ideas for the holidays? My heart grows bigger as our family expands – and, so does my Christmas shopping list! I’ve always felt that Christmas is a time to just be with family,...
In 1987 my best friend, my little brother, was born. We were 16 months apart and inseparable. We would raise hell all around the country, get in serious trouble almost daily, and always blame it on the other sibling. I...
Motherhood is full of surprises -- from the first baby blowout to your teenager's first rebellion. Today, I'm sharing some surprising, and rather unpleasant, wake-up calls that are all too common in my home. #1. Puke. Puke is gross at any...
Sometimes shoes are just fun. On little baby feet, they are really fun, and when in moccasin form... well, they are just down right adorable. When I found out about Freshly Picked and saw their shoes, I knew we just...
Regardless of your political views about health care and the changes going on in America, this is the story of one small-business owning mom-to-be’s struggle to find health insurance for herself and her baby.  When you find out you’re expecting...
Hello! My name is Eva, and I’m so excited to be a part of the DMM team! I consider myself a pretty open book and I love taking in new information, which is why I’m looking forward to using...
Des Moines Mom recognizes that moms wear a lot of hats. You are a mom, wife, friend, diaper changer, nose wiper, meal planner, lost toy finder, the list goes on and on! This summer we are thrilled to feature some...
"Mom, I don't like this."  "This isn't the snack I picked out." "Are you kidding me?" We have all heard comments like this by our kids about food, activities, chores - the list goes on. My son, just four years old has a...

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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...