As soon as I started telling people I was separated, I had a lot of well-meaning friends tell me that there was someone else better out there for me. Well, duh, I concurred, but it was not something I necessarily...
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...
"We are family, I got all my sisters with me! We are family! Get up, everybody, and sing!"   If you know me at all, you know that I come from an extremely tight-knit family. We kind of love each...
You’ve made a list of everything you’re looking for in your dream home. You’ve scoured Zillow and Trulia. You've made a "must-see" list from the houses your Realtor has sent for a Saturday full of showings. You are ready to jump into the...
I knew the the time would come when I would need to introduce my kids to Star Wars. Honestly, I was really feeling guilty about the fact my kids were growing up in a world where Star Wars was...
My middle child: the protected and the protector. The big and little sister. The teacher and the student. The instigator and the scapegoat. The generous one and the selfish one. The lover and the fighter. The annoyance and the...
I knew having my girls almost five years apart would have its ups and downs. Over the last year we have moved through several stages that come with having two kiddos going through different phases in life. The “Misunderstood” Stage:...
The first time someone referred to my son as a special needs child, I felt indignant. Sure my son had medical issues, but I wasn’t ready for the term "special needs" to apply to him. I loved my son,...
Father's Day is coming up, and the dads are taking over! Stay tuned all week as we hear from several awesome local dads, and be blessed by these glimpses into the mind and heart of a father. Divorce. Though it happens...
Father's Day is coming up, and the dads are taking over! Stay tuned all week as we hear from several awesome local dads, and be blessed by these glimpses into the mind and heart of a father. One of the...

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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...