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...
Spring sports are in full swing in our house! We may have slightly “over-scheduled” ourselves, but we are still figuring out what our family can handle as far as extra-curriculars!
I am embracing it… and truthfully, somewhat enjoying it! I...
Growing up in Iowa, my family would take a yearly trip to visit Adventureland. Now, that I'm older and live in the Des Moines metro, we are lucky enough to be able to go more than once a year.
The...
After a never-ending winter, the first sign of green and sun brought some much needed outdoor time in our house. Wagon rides, parks, trampoline jumping, and our oldest braving the swing set on her own have kept us busy...
The 2018 Des Moines Birthday Party Guide is here to help you plan the best birthday party for your child. We've compiled the best local resources into one guide.
Many of you probably keep an emergency kit in your car for the winter time because you have an inkling that things come up that you might want to be prepared for. You might not use it that often,...
Summer is a great time to get out and explore and get a little wet!
From a very young age, my boys loved the outdoors. One of our favorite things to do is jump in the car and go hiking....
Go for a neighborhood Egg Hunt April 5-12th!
In person egg hunts may be canceled this year, but we can still celebrate spring with a neighborhood egg hunt (social distance style)! Encourage your neighborhoods to participate in a Neighborhood Egg...
How cold is too cold to send the kids outside? Tell me I'm not the only one who has Googled this!
After 34 years of living here, I know winter happens. We embrace it with ice skating, sledding and fat...
In the last 13 months, our children have spent a large amount of time utilizing screens. Schooling and working from home has made us use our mobile devices more than ever.
I am, no doubt, in awe of technology! We...
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Summer Programs at The Little White Schoolhouse
Keep your kids engaged with learning during the summer with Jump Start at The Little White Schoolhouse in Ankeny, Iowa. It is designed to...
