Activities

Happy New Year! Have you resolved to get out more this winter? There are plenty of January events to make that possible. And don't forget to snag some me-time after the holidays. Let’s start the year with some fun! More Winter...

As a stay at home mom to 3 boys, some may think it is all fun and adventures. WRONG! We definitely like to do fun things, but it is all about balance. My boys are 5, 5, and 7 and...

Grace Ballet & Gymnastics Studio's motto is “Teaching Character Through Dance” Our goal is to teach not only quality dance and gymnastics instruction, but also to teach lasting character qualities to each and every student through example and encouragement. Owner Anna...

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...

Moms, it is time to take back summer! In the past, our family has always tried to do summer camps, take vacations, plan home improvement projects, and create epic summer memories. I have felt guilty if I don't have an...

A Tale of Two Goldfish Swimmers and Two Wildly Different Stories I have two children with very different personalities and levels of athleticism. Both came from the same gene pool, but you couldn’t prove it if you asked their...

Summer is a great time to get outside and explore the many hiking trails and parks around Central Iowa. Getting kids outside and exploring is a wonderful way to be learning without kids knowing it. Our family enjoys finding...

It feels like we're on day 216 of winter. The temperatures are frigid and kids have an infinite amount of energy with no place to exert it. I don't know about you, but that is a recipe for disaster in...

Des Moines is about to get even cooler than it already is with the opening of the Lauridsen Skatepark set for May 22, 2021.  Here’s what you need to know about the new skate park in Des Moines  1. What makes...

Our family runs a restaurant. Mind you, we are only open one night per year, and can only accommodate one table per night. We're highly exclusive.  We admit guests on an invitation-only basis, and we haven't quite nailed down a cohesive...