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...
Being a St. Louis native, there are many things I absolutely love about the city, especially this year with all the extra excitement with the big 250th birthday bash celebration. But I have to share with you an amazing vacation...
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...
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Ah, babymoon – the last hurrah for you and your significant other before you’re tied down to that adorable new bundle of joy. I’m not sure the term “babymoon” has been around too terribly long, but I certainly appreciate...
Looking for some help to pass the time while driving in the car? Do you have a long road trip planned for the holidays?
Last summer my friend with two boys kept telling me about this truck CD from the...
One of our favorite things to do in the summer is taking a day trip to Kansas City. It's an easy drive from Des Moines and there are plenty of things to do to keep us busy while we...
I'll be honest... I don't get out much. And I definitely don't travel much. But this September I had the opportunity to go to the City Moms Blog Network Sister Site Conference at The Woodlands Resort in Houston, Texas....
I have started a summer tradition of doing a “yes day” or a mini trip for my school-aged child. It’s her reward for working hard at home over the summer while her parents both worked from home. This year,...
My husband and I are slow decision-makers. I’ve used euphemisms like “careful” and “deliberate” but we’re just slow.
The challenges of this particular year have managed to slow us down even further and our indecision is bordering on truly dysfunctional.
So...
If your family members live far from Des Moines, you may be considering an airplane trip during the holiday season. This summer, we vacationed in North Carolina, and we flew with our toddler for the first time. I was terrified...
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...
