Iowa’s tax free weekend is August 2 and 3. Families can save money on clothes, shoes, and more!  It’s time for back to school savings during tax free weekend!  Shop on Friday and Saturday without the state’s 6% sales tax and the 1% local option sales tax in many cities. Clothes and shoes priced under […] The post Everything You Need to Know about Tax-Free Weekend in Iowa appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more

The Iowa State Fair is August 8-18! Going to the fair is one of my family’s top summer traditions, and we always have to check out our favorites (mostly food). But we also discover new things every time we go! If you aren’t careful, it can be easy to blow your budget on a day […] The post 7 Ways to Save Money at the Iowa State Fair appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more

This post is sponsored by the Iowa State Fair.Who’s ready to catch FAIR FEVER at the Iowa State Fair?! If you’re a Des Moines mom thinking about what to do for kids at the Fair, look no further!Check out these top five things to do with kids! Blue Ribbon Kids’ Club This is for kids […] The post Catch FAIR FEVER at the Iowa State Fair appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more

It’s almost Iowa State Fair time! There is always lots to do and see at the fair and you probably have some favorites. Every year there are new events and attractions too. Add these to your fair itinerary. New Free Events August 8: Antique Tractor Pull August 10: Short Course UTV & ATV Cup August […] The post What Not to Miss at the 2024 Iowa State Fair appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more

Some days it’s too hot even to go to the pool! So what do you do? Find something to do inside! If you’re not sure what to do when you don’t want to be outside, check out some of our favorite indoor activities to stay cool this summer in Des Moines.  Beat the Heat Visit […] The post 5 Things to Do When It’s Too Hot to be Outside appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more

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This editorial series, Women’s Health, is brought to you by The Iowa Clinic and Des Moines Mom. The Iowa Clinic’s Women’s Center offers coordinated care so you can schedule all your appointments in a single day. All 5 original articles from the Women’s Health series can be found here.   Many women need physical therapy […] The post One* & Done Postpartum Physical Therapy appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more

This editorial series, Women’s Health, is brought to you by The Iowa Clinic and Des Moines Mom. The Iowa Clinic’s Women’s Center offers coordinated care so you can schedule all your appointments in a single day. All 5 original articles from the Women’s Health series can be found here. Pregnancy is a time of great […] The post Common Symptoms of Pregnancy appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more

This editorial series, Women’s Health, is brought to you by The Iowa Clinic and Des Moines Mom. The Iowa Clinic’s Women’s Center offers coordinated care so you can schedule all your appointments in a single day. All 5 original articles from the Women’s Health series can be found here. Move, move, move. It’s totally against […] The post Staying Active During Pregnancy appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more

This editorial series, Women’s Health, is brought to you by The Iowa Clinic and Des Moines Mom. The Iowa Clinic’s Women’s Center offers coordinated care so you can schedule all your appointments in a single day. All 5 original articles from the Women’s Health series can be found here. When you turn 16, you get […] The post Getting a Breast Biopsy appeared first on Des Moines Mom ..read more