Des Moines Area Businesses

Birthdays seem to be the topic du jour here at Des Moines Moms Blog. Katie talked about her Birthday Party Blues a couple weeks ago, and Bekah followed with Birthday Party on a Budget. Today I am sharing the...

    National Donut Day is June 2, 2023. Where will YOU celebrate? Donuts are always a win! Loved by kids and adults alike, good for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or dessert. Birthdays, showers, and other celebrations can be donut-themed and even...

Join us for our July Family Event at Noodle Zoo - A Magic Show for the whole Family to enjoy featuring Jonathan May - A Comedy Magician We love meeting new moms and their kiddos at our monthly playdates, but...

This featured business highlight is sponsored by MetroWaxx.  At MetroWaxx, their passion is providing the best waxing experience and also being committed to their crew members by providing a sense of purpose in their work life. The crew at MetroWaxx strives to make...

Seven hours a day. That’s how much time the average child spends in front of a screen, whether it’s a TV, tablet, phone, computer or gaming device. It’s a lot of screen time for anyone — even adults who spend the...

This Week is Mom's Night Out @ Jasper Winery in Des Moines! Grab your friends and join us for a fun night out. You'll get a chance to enjoy great food and drink, win some awesome giveaways and connect with...

A couple of weeks ago we loaded up the van and drove 2.5 hours up to Storm Lake to enjoy our first vacation as a family of four at King's Pointe Waterpark Resort. This was our second time staying at...

One of the things I routinely put off until the last minute is getting my oil changed. Yes, I know why they are important and I know the dangers of not keeping up on car maintenance. They just take...

Love holiday food but not all the prep and cooking? Many places in Des Moines offer holiday catering, so take it easy this year and let someone else do the work! Des Moines Holiday Catering Options Grocery Stores A grocery store is...

I like shopping of all kinds. I like grocery shopping. I like shopping for plants. I like shopping for office supplies. I like shopping for shampoo. I LOVE shopping for clothes. So when Andrea and I had the chance...