Marti Skow
Marti Skow is a boy raising, homeschooling, picture taking, blog/song/poetry writing, husband loving, work from home graphic artist. She has learned to graciously thrive in a house full of boys, living a life precariously between wedgie wars and warrior training. Marti has written several worship songs with her husband Josh and describes writing and poetry as her form of “knitting.” Some of her favorite things are good coffee (spelled Smokey Row), historical fiction and breakfast foods…preferably enjoyed together. Marti’s desire is to see the world as God sees it and to love His people as He does. You can read more about Marti’s life with boys at www.betterbelieveit.wordpress.com.
Are You Not Entertained?!
Just prior to sitting to write my post, the following event happened exactly as described:
I was standing in the kitchen pondering what to make for lunch when my sweet eight-year-old son came into...
How We Talked to Our Sons about Pornography
Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on this topic, but I'm a mom who cares deeply about her sons.
I've thought about posting on the topic of pornography for awhile, but when pairing it up next...
“Home” for the Holidays: Holiday Traditions & Recipes from My Kitchen
Cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, vanilla, rosemary, sage, orange peel... the list goes on and on. A normally avid baker and culinary connoisseur, holiday baking takes my pulse up a few notches and gets my sentimentally...
Scary, Angry, Tinkle-Monster Mommy
I was 17 months pregnant at the time and HUGE. When I say HUGE, I mean the HUGE like I’m having twins but there’s really only one baby in there. HUGE like I have...
Offspring: A Must-Have App for Every Mommy
“Out of the mouths of babes.”
“Kids say the darndest things.”
“Say what?”
Over the years, I’ve heard my kids utter some whoppers, and I think, I should write that down. Well, thanks to the super amazing...
Back to School: Is Your Child Ready for a Smartphone + a Tablet Giveaway
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...
The Dance of Motherhood
We mommies experience indisputable changes after having our babies. Sleepless nights, extra laundry, added worry... all things every mommy will tell you just come with the territory. However, at church on Sunday, I observed one of...
Helping Your Son Navigate Adolescence
Our oldest son recently celebrated a milestone in his life. He turned twelve on Wednesday, but we gave him his gift - and his symbolic ticket into adolescence - a bit early. In our family,...
Pssst… I Have a Few Secrets to Share
Before I had children I lived in a fantasy world. I oohed and aahed over magazines, websites, and stores toting all the newest baby garb and baby wisdom. It seemed like an angelic world of...
Surviving My Boys of Summer
Baseball season has begun. Along with the peanuts and Cracker Jacks come endless days and nights at the ballpark and an aching crimp in my back. The bleachers at the fields are either getting...