At Des Moines Moms Blog, we are thankful for you and wish you a joyful Thanksgiving!
Whether you are traveling with your family or hosting a feast for your loved ones, we hope you slow down to enjoy this season...
If someone told me a year ago we would be planning to host Thanksgiving on Zoom, I would have laughed (or cried)!
Our extended family has decided to do our Thanksgiving on Zoom this year due to the COVID pandemic....
My husband and I have been married 17 years. We’ve spent many holidays sharing time between my family, his family, and our own little family.
I would really like to say we have found the perfect arrangement that includes...
Local businesses are the heart and soul of our community!
Check out this gift guide to some of our favorite local shops and businesses to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
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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...
While St. Patrick's Day makes nary a blip on most calendars, it's my favorite holiday. I spend the week before planning, baking, and cooking a fabulous feast - in between driving my daughters across the metro to Irish dance...
"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" And we have a guide for events and happenings in the Des Moines metro to make it even more wonderful!
Local Happenings:
Altoona: Bass Pro Shop hosts Santa's Workshop all season long (November 16...
I love my mom, but in 2009 she bought my children the worst gift ever: Elf on the Shelf.
Her intentions were good. I believe she truly thought it was an excellent gift for her grandkids. But, when she decided...
Since becoming a parent, the holidays have taken on a whole new meaning for me. It’s so fun to catch the simplest joys through a child’s perspective and craft memories of the holidays for years to come.
As we’ve...
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...
In + Around Des Moines
Des Moines Spraygrounds and Wading Pools
Perfect for the kiddos who can't quite swim yet, or for anyone just needing to cool off, splash around at one of the Des...
