The Mom Memo
The Mom Memo No. 31: Make the Most of Summer
Hey Mama
This is your PSA to spend the last few weeks of summer enjoying your time with your kids and doing everything you can to stay stress-free. Here are a few tips and permission to use these turn-key options:
- It’s time to stock up on school supplies and this year we’re shopping online at Wal-Mart! Spend time with your child to choose some special things and reduce your mental load by hitting “add to cart” and watch supplies magically arrive a few days later.
- Celebrate the first day of school easily by decorating your breakfast area with adorable pencil plates, apple decor, and this back-to-school party garland. You’ll look like a Pinterest mom, make the morning memorable and do nearly 0 additional work!
- Get Instagram-worthy photos with these customized printable back-to-school signs from XOLP. We’ve also scored a free shipping code good for any purchase on the site – use code THEMOMSSOCIETY to redeem. Sidenote – a favorite teacher gift for the first day of school is this customized notecard set, order and have it shipped to you for free before the first day. You’ll be fully on your game, mama!
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Things We Love
Hiya Multivitamin
The Hiya Multivitamin solves two of our problems, keeping our kids healthy and reducing mental load — so we’re all in! We’ve searched high and low for a kids’ vitamin that focuses on the nutrients and removes the sugar and GMOs but still tastes great. We use these as the reward for a successful bedtime routine every night and it works like magic. They will also auto ship so you’ll never have to carry the mental load of reordering at the appropriate time. Pick them up here and get 50% off your first order!
Giving Back
#ClearTheList Campaign
With over 700 teachers benefiting from last year’s #clearthelist campaign, we’re doing it again! We are helping Iowa teachers and administrators raise money for school supplies. If you are a teacher or administrator submit your Amazon wishlist here. Moms looking to join the cause can shop the submitted lists here. Additionally, this year we’re offering every teacher a free 1-year membership to The Moms Society! Email hello@momssociety.com to redeem your membership.
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Joke of the Week
Who says Dads should get all the jokes? Each week we’ll share a fun, clean kid joke that ANY parent can tell!
What type of snake ate all the desserts?
A pie-thon!
Mothers’ Helpers: TMS Partnerships
Like our inner circle of mom besties, we’re partnering with companies offering products and services we know you’ll love. These are special deals and exclusive benefits for TMS members, so if you haven’t joined, here’s a great reason to get on that. As we develop these relationships, we’ll spotlight our new partners and give you the deets on how to make these rewards work for you! (Know a potential partner we should get to know, too? Introduce us on our Partnership page.)
Box Concessions
It’s that time of year again – time for the Iowa State Fair! Box Concessions is excited to offer members of The Moms Society a free bag of popcorn and doughnut with the purchase of a cold brew coffee. This delicious deal is available at G Pop’s Candy Box and The Snack Box located in Pioneer Hall. Get Offer
You MUST be a TMS member to take advantage of this deal. Join today or log in to view.
Explore the City
TAKE THE KIDS
Butterfly Blizzard
Thursday, August 10 | Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University
This is your chance to experience a blizzard unlike any other. Instead of snowflakes, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful butterflies. Participants will choose how many butterflies to release and learn a bit of information about them along the way. In addition to the blizzard, there will be a butterfly-related craft for attendees to participate in.
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Adel Sweet Corn Festival
Saturday August 12 | 301 S 10th St, Adel, IA 50003
The Adel Sweet Corn Festival is packed with activities for the whole family. There’s a 5K race, a parade, a pageant, craft and food vendors, bags and volleyball tournaments, a car show, a street party, and concerts for the whole family. And of course, no Sweet Corn Festival would be complete without, well, sweet corn. There’s corn on the cob, corn fritters, corn chowder, corn ice cream, and even corn-flavored beer.
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GET A SITTER
Mini Horse Yoga
Sunday, August 13 at 3pm | Livestock Pavilion at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Calling all yogis and animal lovers — this is your chance to experience a yoga class unlike any other! This class is less on the physically-active side and more about cuddling miniature horses. Tickets are required.
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The Moms Society DSM Botox Party
New Date: August 28! | Studio 629
Get together with The Moms Society members for connections, conversations, and Botox to smooth out all those new lines you got from dealing with your kids all summer. Register and hold your spot with a $50 deposit.
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Title Boxing
New Date: Saturday, September 9th at 10am | 9500 University Ave Suite 1105, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Join The Moms Society for a fun, free member event at Title Boxing! Participants of all fitness levels are welcome for a first-class workout experience that is easy and enjoyable. Blackout lights will be used to create an individual workout experience where you can let go of your inhibitions and connect with your body.
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Moms love feedback (unless it’s complaints about the meals we’re serving) so send us your questions, comments, or suggestions about this newsletter!