10-year-old: “Mom, mom, mom, Can I get a pop-it or a simple dimple?”
Me: A whatza what now?
10-year-old: “It’s a fidget toy. They’re so cute and I want them alllllll.”
Chances are if you know a child between the ages of...
One of my favorite ways to get into the holiday spirit is by bringing out all our Christmas and winter books! I know some families like to wrap 25 holiday books for the month of December and have their...
The air is crisp, the skies are blue, and the days are bright. It's time for fall festivals! We love all things fall. Check out these fall festivals for live entertainment, delicious treats, yummy drinks, and more.
Fall Festivals in...
Every mama wants to make her child's birthday party or friend's baby shower extra special. So we spend hours on decorations, cute party favors, food, and those little details that will make it "Pinterest worthy." I'm guilty of being "that"...
We are super excited to offer another play date featuring The Music Together Program from Songs and Sings, LLC. Those of you who joined us for the December play date know how much fun we all had, and we...
As a kid, I remember wishing and hoping and praying whenever there was a hint of snowy weather coming our way that we would get completely bombed by snow causing everything to shut down for a day or two.
I...
There are many nights when the handful of hours between preschool pickup and bedtime don’t feel like nearly enough. But there are also weeks when the after-dinner dark seemed to stretch forever. So, I came up with a game...
While prepping for Christmas a couple years ago my daughter asked if we could dye eggs. I scrunched my eyebrows in confusion and began to explain that dying eggs was an Easter tradition. Looking down into her bright, hopeful...
One our favorite family activities is hiking on a nice day. We started hiking as a family in Colorado when our boys were babies and haven’t stopped.
If you are looking for a leisurely stroll or a more invigorating workout,...
Everyone loves swim nights at Goldfish Swim School. The kids love that they get to swim even when it’s cold outside and I love that all three kids get lessons at the same time!
My kids have taken private swimming...
In + Around Des Moines
Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024
May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...
