“Your family will squeal with delight with this latest production from the Dallas Childrenʼs Theater. With its gentle, episodic tales about the little mouse in the big city, DCTʼs STUART LITTLE is true to the book.” -Nancy Churnin, The Dallas...
Today's post is sponsored by 2 for U Childcare: Offering nurturing, dedicated, and trusted childcare in Ankeny and West Des Moines. About 2 for U 2 For U Daycare is a family owned and operated childcare center with a great learning program....
February is Children's Dental Health Month. DMMB is celebrating with a visit to the dentist and we want YOU to join us!  Join us for a fun morning out! Come meet other moms, learn about kids dental health, and leave educated and...
In this homeschooling home, there are ample opportunities for learning lurking around every corner. Recently, I happened to slowly slip around a dark and dangerous corner called, “Lessons in Alliteration.” This is my story. (Law and Order music ensues….) This...
Back when I was a freckle-faced, curly-topped, four-eyed third grader, my teacher said to me, “Erica, you are not smart enough to be in that group!” Today, having been a teacher myself, I'm certain those are not the exact...
We're honored to feature Songs and Signs, LLC today! We learned about this amazing community resource just before our New Moms Event last month and have been enamored ever since! Such a great resource and experience for families in...
I love to look through photo albums of old pictures… the rich memories tucked into a candid snapshot in time. Looking into their eyes I can see things now that I certainly didn't see all those years ago. We went...
Today's Spotlight is on Pint-Size Technology - Iowa's only provider of Discovery Kids Puterbugs. Their mission is to help take kids natural tech abilities to a new and impressive level essential for their future success. Their program is Fun, Innovative, and Tech Saavy! About...
We're honored to feature UnityPoint Clinic. The compassionate, coordinated, patient-focused care provided by their teams and staff is remarkable and we are grateful for everything they are doing for our community families on a daily basis. About UnityPoint UnityPoint Clinic is a...
We're honored to share this sponsored post featuring Lifetime Family Vision Center - providing complete eye care to families in central Iowa. About Lifetime Family Vision Lifetime Vision is the premier optometry practice in the Johnston, Iowa area. We offer the...

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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...