Jessica

Jessica
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Jessica is a stay-at-home mama to an energetic and non-stop talking four year old little girl named Ava and the sweetest yet ornery little one year boy named Eli. She runs on espresso shots and cold coffee and feels like she's on a vacation when she gets a solo trip to Target. She's been married to her husband PJ for almost 8 years. They have lived everywhere from Minneapolis to Houston but ultimately ended up in the heart of Des Moines where she is enjoying her busy, chaotic and beautiful life.
winter in des Moines

7 Free Kid-Friendly Things to do in Des Moines this Winter

Winter in Des Moines can be brutal, especially with kids. Finding things to do that are worth the hassle of bundling everyone up and driving in the freezing cold can be a challenge. But...
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10 Fun Fall Activities in Des Moines

Fall in Des Moines is magical. It's not blazing hot, yet it's not snowing, the colors of the trees are beautiful, it's acceptable to wear leggings, and there are so many fun fall activities! 10...
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5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, with these simple ideas.  Earth Day began in 1970 and is now celebrated in more than 192 countries each year! This year, Earth Day's theme is "Climate Action." Here are 5...
mom tribe

I Found My Tribe

In February 2018, I wrote my first blog post for the Des Moines Mom about not having a "tribe." I didn't have a group of friends to confide in, to talk "motherhood" with, to...
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My Kids Are Becoming Best Friends

I can vividly remember sitting on the couch one night going through old pictures on my phone of my daughter and bawling my eyes out. I was 7 months pregnant with her little brother...
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Chocolate Chip Valentine’s Day Cookies

After the mess that was 2020, I'm looking for a reason to celebrate any and every holiday in 2021. And what better way to celebrate the holiday of love than with Valentine's Day cookies? Baking...
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Holiday Gifts for Busy Moms

The holiday season is here! If you're anything like me, I've already put my tree up before Thanksgiving because let's face it; we could all use a little more joy in 2020. As moms,...
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What’s on my “Thankful for” List

This year has been tough for all of us in one way or another. On some of my hardest days, I try to focus on the things I am thankful for and the things...
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Is This a Midlife Crisis?

Is it possible to be thirty years old and be going through a midlife crisis? Is it normal to still not know "what I want to be when I grow up?" Will I always feel like...
new in Des Moines

8 New Places to Check Out in Des Moines

2020 has undeniably been hard for the majority of us. That's a whole other post for another day. The good news is Des Moines continues to shine by giving us new places to go...