Rachel Verzani

Rachel Verzani
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Rachel is the wife to an accountant, the mom to a sweetheart, Cadence (Dec. 2004), a sass-a-frass, Liliana (April 2007), a smiley little guy, Drake (May 2012) and a precious baby sister, Sophia (October 2015). She enjoys her days at home taking care of her babies, setting up play dates, being active in her girls' classrooms, blogging, baking and praying. Check her out at myspoonfulofsugar-rv.blogspot.com and desmoinesmomsblog.com.

Parenting: 12 Years of Perspective

My firstborn turned 12 this month. To some of you just starting out in motherhood, that number is scary. That number is so far from where you are, that it seems like you'll never get...

Favorite Fall Recipes

I love fall! Everything from the chill in the air to the pretty leaves all around. One of my favorite things about the season is all of the yummy food. Today, I'm sharing some of...

Grandma’s Gift

"This gift is from Grandma," my mom said as she handed me a huge gift bag. My grandmother left this life last year. The statement made me pause. I sat down on the couch and...
Doughnut Bucket List: Where to Eat Doughnuts in Des Moines | Des Moines Moms Blog

Where to Eat Donuts in Des Moines

I have a love for doughnuts. I believe the addiction... need... appreciation for doughnuts came from my father. He worked funky hours when I was growing up, and sometimes that meant he would arrive home just...
You're Fine, You Don't Need Me | Des Moines Moms Blog

You’re Fine, You Don’t Need Me

Sweet baby fusses from the bouncer while I fix dinner Looking, stretching for me to hold him. "You're fine, you don't need me," I croon. Baby boy hesitates to let go and take steps away from me Unsure...
Same Teams | Des Moines Moms Blog

Same Teams

My son teaches me things daily. Whether it's a lesson on patience for myself, unconditional love, or how many sippies full of juice it takes before he needs a potty break. It came as...
Fireworks Displays and 4th of July Celebrations around Des Moines | Des Moines Moms Blog

Happy 4th of July 2016: Displays and Celebrations in and around Des Moines

Independence Day is just around the corner! We have been so busy trying to beat the heat this year that it kind of sneaked up on us! Here are some fun ways to celebrate...
Fun Facts about Your A/C from Wyckoff | Des Moines Moms Blog

Fun Facts about Your A/C from Wyckoff

This post is part 3 of 6 in our Home Efficiency Series sponsored by Wyckoff Heating and Cooling. In part 1, we shared “Home Efficiency 101” from Erica, a busy mom of four. In part 2,...
The Ding-Dong Ditchers | Des Moines Moms Blog

The Ding-Dong Ditchers

Did you ever do that as a kid? Run up to someone's house, ring the doorbell, and take off running and laughing? I grew up in the country, so this was not something I...

Motherhood: A Beautiful Brokenness

A couple months ago, I wrote a post about my children ruining me. And it's completely true. We are totally ruined physically, mentally, emotionally. We know the cost of motherhood, and we choose it...