Gift Your Children a Magazine Subscription
Gift Your Children a Magazine Subscription Gift your children a magazine subscription! Whether it is a birthday or the Holidays, finding a unique and educational gift for the child …
Author: Erin Huiatt
Get Outdoors this Winter at Brenton Skating Plaza 2018
Brenton Skating Plaza 2018 It is that time of the year! Brenton Skating Plaza will be open for the season in Downtown Des Moines. Help Brenton Skating Plaza “break …
Winter Camps for Kids in Des Moines
Winter Camps for Kids in Des Moines 2018 Note: This post has been updated to reflect camps for the 2018 season. There is always a little gap between the …
Holiday Shows in Des Moines 2018
Holiday Shows in Des Moines 2018 Note: This post has been updated to reflect dates and times for the 2018 season. The Holiday season is a time to see …
Santa in Des Moines 2018
Santa in Des Moines 2018 Note: This post has been updated to reflect places to visit Santa in Des Moines this 2018 season. Santa is all over central Iowa …
Holiday Kids Crafts in Des Moines 2018
Holiday Kids Crafts in Des Moines 2018 Note: The events below reflect dates and times for the 2018 holiday season. Many Des Moines communities and libraries host fun craft events for …
Holiday Events in Des Moines 2018
Holiday Events in Des Moines 2018 Note: This list reflects all dates and times for the 2018 holiday season. Below is a list of some of my favorite traditional …
Teen Activities in Des Moines
Teen Activities in Des Moines Do you have a tween or teenager? One of the most common things I hear from parents is a list of activities and/or programs …
Fire Prevention Week in Des Moines
Fire Prevention Week in Des Moines 2018 Every year in October, The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) holds Fire Prevention Week. During this week, communities all over America host different events, activities, …
Day Out With Thomas in Boone, Iowa
Disclosure: This blog post was sponsored by Boone Scenic & Valley Railroad but all thoughts and opinions are my very own. Day Out With Thomas the Train in Boone, …
Smash Park: Family Fun!
Smash Park: Family Fun! Our family is always looking for a great place to eat dinner, drink some craft and have fun all together. Smash Park West Des Moines …
Center Grove Orchard: Discovery Barn
Center Grove Orchard: Discovery Barn Center Grove Orchard is an annual tradition in our house. Every year we love to spend hours and hours playing, feeding animals, eating all …
Decorating with Canvas Art
Disclosure: This blog post is in partnership with Canvas on the Cheap all thoughts and opinions are my own. Decorating with Canvas Art Does anyone get stumped when decorating …
20 Places to Visit in Des Moines with the Grandparents
20 Places to Visit in Des Moines with the Grandparents Are the Grandparent’s coming to town? Are they babysitting for the weekend? In celebration of National Grandparent’s Day, I …
Day Trip to Winterset, Iowa
Day Trip to Winterset, Iowa I am a huge fan of day trips. It is the perfect way to explore different communities around Des Moines, Iowa. I love to …
Monarch Tagging in Des Moines
Des Moines Monarch Tagging 2018 Early fall is the time of year to tag monarchs. There are several programs and events happening in the Des Moines area so you …
Day Date at Ladora Bank Bistro
Day Date at Ladora Bank Bistro Des Moines is loaded with great day date and date night options, but every once in a while it is nice to get …
Early Childhood Sports: Top 5 Sports
DISCLOSURE: THIS BLOG IS IN SPONSORSHIP WITH HOTELS4TEAMS, BUT ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE MY VERY OWN. Early Childhood Sports: Top 5 Sports Introducing early childhood sports creates great life …
Living History Farms: A History Museum Outdoors
Living History Farms: A History Museum Outdoors When I was little I remember taking a field trip and visiting Living History Farms during the Summer. It was always a …
Iowa State Fair 2018: For the Kids
Iowa State Fair 2018: For the Kids August is just a few weeks away and that means the legendary, “Nothing Compares” Iowa State Fair will be in full swing. Families plan their …