The Mom Memo
The Mom Memo No. 32: Get Back To You
Hey Mama
It’s August, you’ve done it, it’s almost time for school. Vote in the poll on our Instagram and see where other moms are in their school supply shopping process, you might be surprised and feel solidarity! In the meantime, time to get back to you. Make sure to connect with other moms on some of our hot topics below in the app or join us for some moms-only time at our Title Boxing Moms Society event!
Hot Topics
SOS – this mama has tried every trick in the book when it comes to potty training. We want to hear your best strategies!
Have a go-to dairy free cake recipe? Our Allergy Moms group wants to know!
Things We Love
Audiobooks
School drop-offs are back, and we’re getting back to our favorite car pastime: listening to audiobooks on Audible. It’s a great way to relax and unwind, even if it’s during a quick car ride. Try it free for 30 days. We recently finished Verity by Colleen Hoover, and we highly recommend it! It’s a suspenseful and twisty read that will keep you guessing until the very end. Let us know what you’re reading right now.
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 is a frog’s favorite type of music?
Hip hop!
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.)
WeWash
“I can’t wait to do laundry,” said no mom ever, and WeWash fully embraces that motto. WeWash Laundry Co. is the Des Moines area’s first completely customizable, full-service laundry concierge with complimentary pick-up & delivery.
Exclusive deals for TMS members: Get $15 dollars off your first service.
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
Shrek the Musical by Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre
August 18-27 | Stoner Theater
Starring young performers from across Des Moines, Shrek the Musical features an unlikely hero, a wisecracking donkey, a feisty princess, a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits. Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre, and it’s a great reminder that even the most unlikely of heroes can save the day.
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Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
August 17-19 | Various Locations
At the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus you’ll see jugglers, acrobats, contortionists, plate spinners, sword swallowers, brain twisters, and more, all set to live music! This unique troupe has been traveling the world for over 25 years, bringing their brand of circus fun to audiences of all ages. But what really sets the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus apart is its sense of humor. These performers are not afraid to poke fun at themselves and the circus tradition. It’s earthy, gritty, and celebrates the sideshow’s odd novelty acts in an engaging and participatory way that you don’t find in other types of circus.
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GET A SITTER
Des Moines Art Center 75th Anniversary Lawn Party
Sunday, August 19 at 11am | 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Celebrate 75 years of the Art Center with a day of free art activities, ceramics demonstrations, old-fashioned games, local cuisine, and live music. Guests can also check out the galleries during the party, including the exhibition “Making the Art Center” (just off the lobby of the museum) to learn about the years of Art Center history.
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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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Join the Community
Now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, moms can connect, share experiences, give and get advice, and access the information or recommendations they need and want.