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...
To the Mama with Her Hands Full, I’ve been seeing you around town a lot lately, almost everywhere I go. You’ve always been there, I’m sure. In fact, for a long time, I was you. I guess that’s why I...
  There’s nothing like the feeling of holding your newborn babe in your arms for the first time. After weeks and months of feeling his kicks and turns and wiggles and hiccups in your womb, he becomes a reality. You...
My philosophy for kids activities: cheap, easy, and fun. Double bonus if they actually keep kids engaged for longer than it takes me to clean up the aftermath. I found the motherload of all sensory activities -- cue giant ice...
This is a safe space. Let's be honest. Some love it. Some dread it. As a self-proclaimed nerd and lover of all things school, I'm here to say: I ADORE back-to-school shopping! When I was a kid... I remember--very distinctly--being worried each year when this time...
The Most Amazing Clean Ever Seen. Baby, pet, planet safe. We provide the most amazing clean you have ever seen! This featured business post is brought to you by Clean Sweep Carpet Cleaning. Clean Sweep has proudly served the greater Des Moines and Ankeny...
Regret. It feels like such a dirty word. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in my life. A few I regret. Some, while they were not smart, I know have shaped me and made me who I am today. Regret clings...
Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center is thrilled to introduce their latest staff addition -- Dr. Diana Pelzer, DDS. Now you have not one, but two great pediatric dentists when you bring your children into Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center. Starting...
The other night while tucking Tessa in for bed, we got to talking about her swim lessons. “I am not actually learning to swim, Mom.” Right. I explained to her that swim lessons right now are not to learn how to swim....
Welcoming Dr. McAuliff to DoctorsNow Well-known (and much-loved) pediatrician Dr. Tom McAuliff has dedicated his life to the care of Des Moines-area children. That's why DoctorsNow is incredibly proud to announce that Dr. McAuliff has joined their team. Along with...

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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...