Here at Cafe di Scala, we love social media and the people behind it.  As a result, we’re constantly monitoring some of the best blogs in the Des Moines area.  From time to time, we plan on showcasing some of the people behind some of our favorite blogs.  Keep in mind that we read lots of blogs, so just because yours isn’t on here doesn’t mean we won’t showcase it in the future.  If you want us to spread the word about your blog, let us know in the comments.

Here are some of our Favorite blogs this month in no particular order:

Michael and bird Kizzy Libbie

Michael Libbie’s Insight on Advertising. One of my favorite things to look forward to on Sunday Morning’s is the commentary and wit that is Michael Libbie of Insight Advertising’s Sunday Morning Coffee. Michael takes a look at the week in news and also observes what’s going on in the world of business – both locally and nationally.  He also hosts a very entertaining radio show on WebcastOneLive called Insight on Business that happens Monday-Friday at noon. Twitter: @michaellibbie

Living Downtown Des Moines. In 2008, when Larry Bradshaw moved downtown, he wanted to create a site that captured the essence of what is happening in the neighborhoods of downtown Des Moines.  One of our favorite pages on his site is the Sherman Hill Neighborhood tribute, though he’s constantly on top of things with downtown development and events. Twitter: @MulderDSM

Boesen the Florist’s Flowers Des Moines:  This is an example of what happens when a company takes social media seriously.  Tom Boesen of Boesen the Florist puts a personal touch on his floral business, writing not only about what’s happening at his business, but also the helpful tips that make it necessary to take care of proper floral arrangements.  They do this with multi-media, Facebook, and Twitter, without being too “in your face” with advertising.  It’s a very valuable blog for any business to read.  Twitter: @boesenflorist

Papusa from The Pesky Diner

Frugal Playground: Frugal Playground is a nice spot for families to find out about great deals happening throughout the Des Moines Metro. Twitter: @frugalplaygroun

Socialize Events:  We’re always looking for ways to improve our private event atmosphere. Kelly Sparks writes about the best ways to plan a party, the things to avoid and the best way to make an otherwise average gathering a special one. Twitter: @socializeevents

The Pesky Diner: Jarad Bernstein talks about his experiences with local dining in Des Moines. My favorite post of his recently was his take on Salvadoran papusas. Nom! Twitter: @jaradb