This sponsored post is brought to you by Rounded Minds.  Are you interested in giving your child's brain a boost? What about giving your child the gift of creativity and choosing words in different languages? How would you feel if...
Our Carhartt coats are officially put away and it’s (FINALLY) time to dive into summer! How do you entice your kids to get out of the AC and into the backyard? You can find everything you need for outdoor family...
I hope Friday's "Part 1" post gave you a few ideas for FREE things you can do in Des Moines to keep your family busy during these cold winter months. Today, I made you a go-to list for activities in...
We are thrilled to partner with the City of Johnston to promote their Kites on the Green event Saturday, May 1. Get ready for the eighth annual Kites on the Green by attending one or all three pop-up kite flying events. The...
Sometimes a staycation is just what you need. Our last hotel stay was in the Wisconsin Dells. Recently, we were talking about that trip, and how we hadn't stayed in a hotel since then. Our eight-year-old chimed in with,...
Central Iowa is a great place to take the family on a bike ride. From urban scapes to calming rides amongst fields and quaint towns, find a bike trail to explore in Des Moines. Grab your helmets and see...
Our year at home during this pandemic has forced us all to be creative in our family activities. Like many of you, we have explored crafts, board games, and maybe even a Fancy Friday. After a long day of zoom...
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...
Marriage isn’t always easy. My husband and I have been together almost 20 years and married for 13 of those. We got into a major rut a few years ago. We were focused completely on our young kids, and...
Dive into the Des Moines Mom Swimming Lessons Guide! Swimming lessons are more than just a rite of passage. Whether starting babies in water safety courses or getting kids to finally learn to swim, it's an important life skill that...

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Des Moines Summer Bucket List | Over 125 Things to Do...

We Love summer in Des Moines! We've got you covered from pools, outdoor movies, and farmers markets to berry picking, road races, and parades.