'Tis the season to see holiday lights in Des Moines. From large-scale installations to neighborhood displays, enjoy the beautiful lights on a chilly night. Hop in your warm car or bundle up to stroll through these magical displays.
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Halloween and Thanksgiving might look a little different this year. But you can still make this season a fun and special one with your kiddos. Here are a few simple ideas to celebrate the harvest season and make it...
Anyone else finding it hard to believe it’s going to be 2023 soon?! I feel like I’m still stuck in 2020.
As the year winds down, I always go into reflective mode. These are a few lessons I journaled about...
Kids either love Santa or are deathly afraid of him. If taking the kids to see Santa is on your holiday bucket list, here are some tips and tricks to make the visit as happy for everyone as possible!
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I see you, mama. I know that you're worrying about disappointing your kiddos this holiday season. I know you're wondering how you'll pay this month's bills before you can even consider buying Christmas presents. It's okay. You're not alone.
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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...
"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...
“Are you planning all of these holiday dates for us?!” That was my husband thinking I was actually making a holiday date calendar for us. Unfortunately for him I was designing the calendar for this post.
As the holidays...
I love Christmas! What a fun and joyful season. After we celebrated our oldest son's 1st Christmas (where he was spoiled rotten by us and every other member of our family) My husband and I knew that we needed to figure...
When the weather outside is frightful, a movie sounds so delightful! From animated to comedy to classic, check this list twice for our top, family-friendly holiday movies. And when it's mom's turn to choose the movie, we have a...
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