The excitement and anticipation of Christmas has always made it my favorite holiday. Growing up, my brother and I would always wake up in the middle of the night and sneak downstairs to see what goodies Santa had brought...
Whether you have relatives coming to town, or are looking for some fun to have with your little family at home, Des Moines and the surrounding area will surely not disappoint! Here is a list of local displays, parades, and...
I've always loved to craft, but my attention span can't handle things that take more than a nap time or require a ton of supplies and mess. I do, however, really enjoy crafting in short spurts, and I want...
If our family had a spirit animal, it would be Clark Griswold. Real trees – the kind you go to a tree farm and cut down - have been part of Christmas for as long as I can remember.
I...
There is nothing worse than pulling a holiday recipe off the internet only to have it fail right before you're ready to walk out the door and take it with you to a holiday dinner.
For the holidays and party...
Halloween is such a fun time of year! There are so many different activities, cute costumes, and opportunities for candy! My kids run from house to house to see who can get the most treats. At the end of...
There are a few tricks to keeping your stress level low with guests in your home, and I know there are quite a few areas that I need to improve on! Please read this post all the way through. It...
Halloween, the night when all rules about how much sugar you let your kids eat are out the window in the name of trick-or-treating! Bring on the candy, the costumes, and the sugar-induced meltdowns!
Be sure to check if your...
I love Thanksgiving. The heart of the holiday is gratitude and it contains ALL the family and yummy food without any of the gift-buying stress. Fall-lelujah!
And while I enjoy the connection I have with my relatives and look forward...
Early last week, I knew I was going to have to cancel the St. Patrick’s Day party I had been planning with a few of my close friends and their children. I knew this Covid-19 thing was getting serious...
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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...
