Each year I get excited about the summer and winter solstices. Then I make a mental note that “next year my family and I will celebrate.” But what is a mental note without a plan? Not much. So this...
Spend an afternoon surrounded by colorful blooms at one of the many flower farms around Des Moines. From cut-your-own, to pre-made bouquets and even flower CSAs, if you love fresh-cut flowers, it's easy to surround yourself with them.
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We all know you are supposed to read to your children and the huge benefit our children receive from that, right? But I admit, I didn't really read to my kids, especially as babies.
Maybe it was fatigue or just the thought...
This is something I have thought a lot about and then thought some more - had many conversations with friends, family, and my husband. Fellow contributor Katie Cox wrote a post about it on her personal blog (read it here),...
If the parents/grandparents in your life are like those in mine, they are hard to shop for! My husband’s parents especially seem to have everything they could ever need or want, and they usually say they don’t want gifts...
Who else is excited for the Winter Olympics?
It’s right around the corner! Friday, February 9th, NBC will air the opening ceremonies from PyeongChang (Republic of Korea) in prime time. You bet we will be watching, decked out in...
I'm so thankful my mom taught me cooking basics when I was a kid. I'm not a stellar chef or a foodie by any means, but by the time I graduated high school, I knew my way around the...
Foss Swim School in Ankeny opens in late March, bringing a Minnesota couple’s passion to Iowa for the first time.
A tragedy inspired Jon and Susan Foss’ life’s work. Jon was taught to respect the water and embrace swimming by his...
Every other Thursday morning, I sit in a patterned turquoise chair working on my laptop while my son Alex, an active 9-year-old with balance issues, navigates a swinging obstacle course, bounces balls two at a time, and plays board...
Urban Air Adventure Park has you covered from start to finish. Boasting a “stress-free” birthday party experience, Urban Air truly delivered on that promise.
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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.
