Sounds crazy right? We thought so too but recently returned from Italy and Paris with our 18 month old daughter and lived to tell about it! As I was preparing for our trip, I searched online for helpful tips and...
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...
Few in our fair state realize the sweet treat that awaits us in the town of LeMars. In this unassuming town is a company that produces more ice cream in a year than any place else in the world, thus...
Des Moines Moms Blog is pleased to share Tips on Planning a Walt Disney World Vacation by Jennifer Hrubetz, Travel Agent with FTM Travel: Taking a Walt Disney World vacation is indeed magical and one that everyone should experience in their...
Camping means different things to different families.  To some it is rustic wooded areas with no amenities.  To others it is a plush RV hooked to electricity and water.  Here in Iowa your camping experience can be as rough...
What is your most dreaded part of the family road trip? Is it the constant packing and unpacking when you change hotel rooms? Is it the incessant bickering of the kids as your drive? Or is it the never-ending complaints of “I’m hungry” or...

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Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024

May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...