Katie Nyberg
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Wes, and we have two energetic boys who are active in hockey, cross country, choirs, bands, and track. Our family loves to explore Des Moines, travel around the country, and do anything sports related together!
I own a birth and postpartum doula agency called The Iowa Baby Ladies that supports families in Central Iowa. We love serving mothers in our area as they grow, birth, and mother their babies with confidence!
New Mom Postpartum Support Groups in Des Moines, IA
I remember feeling so isolated after the birth of my first son. I was a fifth-grade teacher who was used to being surrounded by lots of people and noise every day. After my son...
3 Easy Soup Ideas for Dinner This Week
Now that school is back in session after winter break, we need some easy dinner ideas for these cold, busy nights. Simple soups are our answer! We regularly make these three meals on busy...
Where to Go Sledding in Des Moines Area
I am currently sitting at my desk during a blizzard warning with kids begging to go sledding. They are specifically requesting a really big hill. While I may not know the biggest sledding hill...
What I Wish I Had Done with My Poor Sleeper
My first son was always a great sleeper, even as a newborn. And now that he's a teenager, he's still able to go to sleep and get a full night's rest. My youngest son...
4 Free (or Almost Free) December Traditions for Your Family
I think what makes December such a special month isn't just that holidays are coming up at the end of the month, it's that we set aside time for family traditions. Here are a...
3 Ways to Stay Connected with Mom Friends
Life is busy with kids of any age and moms are pulled in so many directions every day. It's often hard to stay connected to our friends during this season of life. I've learned...
Plan a Visit to the State of Iowa Capitol
One of my favorite field trips our class took when I was a fifth-grade teacher was to the State of Iowa Capitol Building. I was able to do this tour five times and each...
Driver’s Education with Teens
Two years ago, our oldest son completed his Driver’s Education class and we are now thinking about our second son getting started as a driver within the next year. To date, this has been...
The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, IA
Last summer, I took my boys to visit the Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa. It is a little over 2 hours northwest of Des Moines. It is an...
Kitchen Organization Ideas
I spent a lot of time over the past year working on kitchen organization. Part of my reason for tackling this big project was watching a lot of The Home Edit show on Netflix...