A group of mothers looking to connect with other mothers and their children through a variety of gatherings and activities including a once a month meeting/dinner just for us moms to unwind and have some needed time away from the kiddos.

Yoga can be defined in modern terms as being the most encompassing system of self improvement. This system aims not just at obtaining a healthy and ideal body, or a strong and positive mind. Yoga teaches us how to control and elevate our emotions and reactions to life’s events. We gradually learn to amplify all that is good in us, and transform that which is limited or painful. The ultimate goal is to become aware of our unlimited potential and true divine identity. We promote the teachings of U …

The whole purpose of this group is to avoid the loneliness SAHM's often feel. We encourage members to be active in our group and have several activities each week to do. We don't have one type of 'average' meet up - we do all sorts of things! Tours of local businesses (fire department, dairy farm, police station, etc), stroll through the malls, walk the neighborhood trails, dine at local restaurants - both with and without our children, play dates at member's homes, trips to the zoo and park …

Fathers are the single greatest influence on their daughters, both positively and negatively. The purpose of this group is to be intentional about fathers spending time with their daughters. The group was formed to help us fathers do this by having frequently scheduled events so fathers and daughters can participate in those events they are interested in and that fit into our busy lives. Here are some of the events that we will schedule: Picnic Date Night Movie Spa Day Ice Skating Horse back Ri …

A group for like-minded home birthing mamas to get together for socialization and fun! Open to mamas that have had or planned a home birth, expectant moms, and those interested in home birth!  My hope is that this can become a tight-knit community where everyone can get to know each other.

Hello to all you Stay At Home Moms. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! If you are starting to feel that way and need to get out once in a while for some adult interaction, and great play dates for the little ones, come join us! All Stay At Home Moms are so welcome to join us, but for reasons of protecting our profiles we choose to make the group private. Send an email and join the fun! Some of our activities include: play dates at a members home, at the malls during the winter, outside at a variety of venues (t …

Welcome! MOMSnext is for moms of school-aged children.  It is an extension of MOPS International. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in the morning, during the regular school year at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines.  This website is our online home which serves as member directory, discussion board, file folder and event calendar.  If you are interested in joining, please contact us so you may attend a meeting. We would love to meet you!  Registration is $45 for the school …

MOMs stands for Meeting Other Mothers. We're a group of moms that meet for formal meetings twice a month during the school year where we have speakers, do crafts, and generally bond with other mothers. We also have play dates and game nights and other fun activities throughout the year.  Most of our meetups are on weekday mornings, but we do have some evening and weekend activities.  We'd love to have you as part of our group. The meetup group is free, but there is an annual fee if you decide to …

Explore nature in our Des Moines Parks and reap the rewards. Check out spring’s woodland flowers at Greenwood Park or the lilac arboretum at Ewing Park. Photograph the prairie’s summertime flowers and butterflies at Glendale Cemetery and bundle up for a visit to the Scott Street Bridge or Gray’s Lake to see the bald eagles. While there try to spot signs of beavers at work to build their log homes. Take your binoculars to Easter Lake Park for bird watching or lace up your hiking boots for a winte …

Story County MOMZ is a local meetup group that provides an opportunity for SAHM, WAHM or moms that work outside the home to get together for conversation, friendships, and fun. Come to the moms meetups to share experiences, find advice, give support, make new friends and above all, have FUN! All moms, dads, and kiddos are welcome! Our goal is to schedule a wide variety of meetups at different times and days of the week. We are a very active group and hope that members will remain active as well …

Welcome Moms! We are a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group that meets two Wednesday mornings a month at Rising Sun Church in Pleasant Hill. We welcome any mom who is pregnant and/or has an infant, toddler or preschooler.  We recognize that the years from infancy through kindergarten are foundational in the mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs.  Join our group and we will support each other, become better moms, and have fun! Dues are $50.00 per semester, due in September …

A comfortable get-together for mommies, babies, and moms-to-be. An opportunity to meet others, socialize, and have fun! Each month there is a new speaker with a new activity to do with baby! NOTE: Meet-ups are always held the 1st Wednesday of each month from 12:30pm-1:15pm.

Come join the fun as we meet with other moms in the Carroll area to share ideas, advice, support, and laughter. We will have playgroups, stroller walks, fieldtrips, art activities, playground meetups, storytime, mom's night out, and many more activities! All moms and moms-to-be in Carroll and the surrounding area are welcome!