Des Moines Mom

A new swim school in Ankeny starts students at age 6 months, aims to help families love water When it comes to the question of when a child should start swimming lessons, the answers are as diverse as you might...

Breastfeeding your baby can be one of the most rewarding experiences. It can also be very stressful. Breastfeeding takes practice and patience. Babies don’t always follow our plans, which can create challenges with breastfeeding. MercyOne Des Moines offers two breastfeeding...

We shouldn’t be expected to do it all. Juggling parenting, work, and a personal life is overwhelming. Let me rephrase that to: You shouldn’t do it all. But, we can lean on a few resources to help us do...

Channel your inner Hallmark movie main character and go ice skating around Des Moines. Many areas have community rinks. Check out our guide to outdoor rinks and where you can rent ice skates and start skating! Most locations are open...

Though it might be cold outside, there is no shortage of things to do this winter in Des Moines. Make a bucket list to help beat the winter blues! From winter-only events and unique things to do around Des Moines,...

Enjoy all Des Moines has to offer with winter-only fun. From ice skating to skiing, snowshoeing to sledding, there are places all over the metro to enjoy the winter, including lots of free options! Use this handy guide to find...

Don't feel like cooking a big Christmas dinner? Several restaurants in Des Moines are open on Christmas Day.  We suggest making reservations, as many places do fill up. We hope you enjoy a stress-free holiday! << Related content: Holiday catering options in...

The fun and excitement from the holidays has dwindled and now you have many, many days to entertain your children. Having the kids home for winter break is fun, but also a little stressful. I am used to dropping...

How will you celebrate New Year's Eve this year? Ring in the New Year with family activities, adult-only festivities, or a little bit of both! There's lots of fun to be had around Des Moines to welcome 2025. New Year's...

Pop-in to one of the many Holiday Pop-Ups in Des Moines! From kid-friendly to a festive date night, get cheery this season. Holiday Pop-Ups in Des Moines Thru Jan. 5 | ShowGlobe DSM, Exile Brewing The entire brewpub is transformed by lights...

Hockey season is underway, and the Iowa Wild has some great December promotions the whole family can enjoy. To kick things off, bring the family out to enjoy a winter getaway for Margaritaville Night on December 7 at 6 p.m....

I love, love, love all holidays. It’s so fun to decorate and do all the fun activities associated with each holiday. But Christmas. Whew. My absolute, hands-down favorite holiday. It’s ALWAYS been my favorite holiday. I just love everything about...