If you have children in grades K-12, you’ve probably had to call the front office a time or two to report an absence. The call goes something like this: “This is Anissa, Fiona’s mom. She is not coming to school today. She isn’t feeling well.” Did you notice that I didn’t say she was “sick”? […]
For so many years, I was in a horrible cycle: I would exercise and eat healthy, but then I’d beat myself up for every tiny (or big) indulgence. I’d feel intense food guilt after eating something “off my plan” and vow to never “slip up” again. It was a horrible cycle, and honestly, one that […]
The first line of defense for your aches, pains and general unrest is the medicine cabinet. Once you start feeling under the weather, you pop a couple pills of acetaminophen or ibuprofen/naproxen. And before you know it — relief! It’s such a habitual reaction, that you probably don’t even think about your choice. You take […]
When your fearless friend asks you to go to a pole fitness workshop, you go. Twice – even if you’re pregnant for one of them. It’s not where I expected to encounter positive body image. But, there I was, belly and all, shaking my groove thing around a pole. There were so many different shapes […]
This recipe is for those busy weeknights when you don’t feel like cooking but want something healthy and simple. It’s a no-fuss recipe and impossible to mess up. It features one of my favorite root vegetables: sweet potatoes. I can’t get enough of this nutrient-dense veggie. Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins B6, C, and […]
At 30 weeks pregnant I was hit with the news that I gloriously failed my grueling 3-hour Gestational Diabetes test. During what was already a rough pregnancy for me, this was an added unwelcome complication. I survived the last ten weeks of my pregnancy managing my gestational diabetes with a controlled diet. If you’ve been […]
“Where do I go when it’s time to have the baby?” This is a common question from first-time parents, and it’s an important one. The best way for parents to be comfortable with knowing where to go is to take a tour of places they are considering for the delivery of their baby. Hospital tour […]
Last month many people celebrated the romantic (and highly commercialized) holiday of Valentine’s Day. However, I noticed another holiday getting a lot of publicity this year as well—Galentine’s Day. This is the holiday where ladies celebrate their friendships with each other. I believe our relationships with other women is a crucial part of enjoying life. […]
No need to hide in your closet all season, but these tips might be helpful for you and your family in avoiding the flu while you are out and about. It’s hard to escape the flu. Either you’ve had it, it’s made its way through every member of your family (even the dog) or you’re […]
Hello Des Moines moms! I’ve been a fan of the Des Moines Moms Blog for a couple years now, so I am really excited to join the team of contributors! Being a mom has given me a lot of things I didn’t expect. Finding my writing voice is definitely one of the added benefits, and […]
