Top 10 posts of 2022 The Best of Des Moines Mom

It’s almost time to turn the calendar page on 2022, but before we do, let’s celebrate some highlights! 

The mission of Des Moines Mom continues to be creating a space for local moms to hear and be heard without judgment. Whether you have young kids or school-aged kids, work outside the home or stay home, are single, married, or divorced, we are all just doing our best to raise our kids with love and take care of ourselves!

These stories are only a sample of Des Moines Mom. Our contributors share personal stories of loss, victory, tips, tricks, and humor. They offer a glimpse of what it looks like to be a mom in Des Moines!

What were your favorite articles?

Here are the 10 most-read posts from 2022

Take the guess work out of getting dressed every day with these wardrobe staples. 

Our family relocated to Iowa and aside from the weather, we love it here!

Here’s what I discovered when my family moved from the heart of Des Moines to the burbs. 

Instead of leaving town, my husband and I spent a long weekend enjoying Des Moines. 

There are 13 years between me and my husband. Here’s why the age gap works for us.  

Get outside and enjoy all that Des Moines has to offer! Here’s a list of our favorite activities.

As soon as the temps warm up, it’s patio season. Here are some of the best in the metro. 

Grab your remote, here are our favorite shows to watch right now. 

My daughter went out for wrestling this year. Here’s what I learned about the sport. 

My oldest daughter was born in the summer and we sent her to kindergarten right after she turned 5.