EVER HAD WATER DAMAGE? It all started with a dripping sound at 2:30 in the morning. My husband woke up to water coming from the ceiling. We had NO idea where it was coming from. We turned off the water to the house, soaked every towel in the house to clean the floors, and patiently [...]

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If you live in Des Moines and you haven’t seen Jake Boyd’s photography yet, you’re missing out. We came across Jake and his photos on Twitter, and we can’t believe what we see! Mad talent! We especially appreciate his talent shooting Des Moines architecture. We’ve never seen anything like it.  After seeing his work, we [...]

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Today marks a progressive day in the state of Iowa. I’ve invited Tanya Keith, owner of Simply For Giggles, to join us with a guest blog on her experience today. For more info on this ruling, click here. It’s just one more reason it’s great to Live In Des Moines. I’ll admit it, when I moved [...]

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If you have ever been to Des Moines, Iowa, then you know it’s a great place to be. You know that this is a fun spot for singles, . You know that the size is just right, there are four seasons, and that it takes 15 minutes to get everywhere! Des Moines also offers plenty [...]

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If you are looking for the perfect modern toy for your baby, look no further than West Des Moines.  Local mom, Jennic Law, owns an amazing online store called KangarooBoo.  Her office and warehouse are located right here in West Des Moines. Check out what Jennic had to say about her booming web business: What’s the name of your business? [...]

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It’s our first local business feature!  Since spring market is just around the corner, you should know about this local company.  I spoke with Andrea Hansen of Curb to Curtains and below is a summary of what she had to say: Have You Heard? Curb to Curtains Home Services, LLC   How long have you [...]

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Recently I’ve gained a HUGE appreciation for those who are staring new businesses. Especially today.  New or not, there is so much work involved.  Building contacts, networking, marketing, etc.  I know there are many who have worked endless nights to make their passions and dreams a reality.  There are so many fascinating places in Des Moines that I have [...]

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An amazing young girl, doing amazing things!   Talia Leman, 13, of Waukee was recently named one of America’s top ten youth volunteers. She is an inspiration to us all.  She is asking for our daily votes at http://www.genv.net/bestbuy.  Find “Random Kid” and check the box on top of her!  Haven’t heard her story? Check her out for yourself [...]

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