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FALL FUN IN DES MOINES

7 Haunted Houses in Des Moines

Explore the scary side of Halloween, if you dare...  In the Des Moines metro, there are several options both indoors and out to enjoy being...
Des Moines Birthday Party guide

Des Moines Birthday Party Guide

We have updated our annual Des Moines Birthday Party Guide to be your go-to resource to help you plan the best birthday parties in Des Moines.
LITTLE WHITE SCHOOLHOUSE

No-School Days are No Problem with The Little White Schoolhouse

Save your precious vacation days for a fun trip, and let The Little White Schoolhouse entertain your children on all those no-school days! The...
toddler activities in Des Moines

15+ Toddler Activities in Des Moines

As a stay-at-home mom with four kids, we LOVE all the toddler activities in Des Moines! Something that keeps me sane as I’m with...
Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park

7 Indoor Waterparks Near Des Moines

Indoor waterparks are a kid's dream come true. They can swim and play to their heart’s content, no matter the season. And as a...
family photos

The Reality of Family Photos

As soon as Old Navy, Gap, and J.Crew start dropping chunky knit sweaters and flannels in fall-colored hues, moms around the world collectively think:...
hispanic heritage

5 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

I am proud to share my Hispanic heritage with my kids. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to...
Brenton Arboretum. Des Moines Mom

5 Fun Fall Activities in Des Moines

With the last days of summer upon us, it is time to focus on Fall! If you are anything like me and my family,...

Don’t Miss the Just Between Friends Consignment Sale, Sept 7-10

Just Between Friends helps families say “yes!” to everything they need for their growing kids. Just Between Friends (JBF) brings a community of moms and...
Loess Hills Iowa

Weekend Trip: Loess Hills

It was time for a new family state-cation. We were already planning a visit to Omaha to watch a cousin’s baseball tournament, but everything in...
drivers ed. Des Moines Mom

Driver’s Education with Teens

Two years ago, our oldest son completed his Driver’s Education class and we are now thinking about our second son getting started as a...

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15+ Toddler Activities in Des Moines

As a stay-at-home mom with four kids, we LOVE all the toddler activities in Des Moines! Something that keeps me sane as I’m with...

5 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

I am proud to share my Hispanic heritage with my kids. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to...

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