I think I’ve found my heaven on earth.
Last summer, after spending the school year learning about westward expansion in our American History studies, we had a strong desire to “go west” for our family vacation. We considered our options...
Last weekend I had the privilege of going on a girls' trip. When my girlfriend, Julie, first brought up the idea, I totally shunned it. I thought, Expensive, "Real Desperate Housewives," and a lot of headache just to organize my...
Did you know that you can get from Des Moines to Omaha on less than one tank of gas, thus making Omaha the perfect location for a fun mini-trip? Omaha is the ideal location for any occasion - a girls...
Last summer, my husband and I decided to give our kids a 1980s summer. (You can read all about it here.) No camps, activities, or schedules. We wanted lazy days, wide-open for boredom and adventure. We knew our kids...
Our family LOVES Rocky Mountain National Park and visits there often. We were especially excited to take advantage of the free annual pass program for fourth graders when our kids were that age which allowed us to save some...
If you haven't been to Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, I recommend you create a Summer Bucket List now! It is an easy day trip from Des Moines and provides an adventure for all ages. We love it for so many reasons but...
Living in land-locked Iowa, there aren't a ton of options for a beach vacation, right? Wrong! You can enjoy your very own beach vacation in the timespan of Moana (well, if you drive fast and don't break for the...
Two-thirds of the way through the summer my family started to get a little stir-crazy. We still had a month left of summer but nothing "fun" scheduled. At that point I knew we needed something to look forward to,...
St. Louis is a fantastic place to road trip from Des Moines. At a 5 hour drive, it’s a doable option for a long weekend with enough things to do for an entire week’s vacation if you’re lucky enough....
Weekend getaways are few and far between for most parents and adults. But after the 2020 (and let's be honest 2021 too) we've all had, we need it more than ever! Just us adults, recently escaped for a quick...
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...
