Wells Fargo History Museum
Recently, I took my 2 kids to the Wells Fargo History Museum. This small museum is the 9th museum that Wells Fargo has opened around the country. Here are …
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Birchwood Montessori: Newest Montessori School in Des Moines
Birchwood Montessori in Des Moines Birchwood is located on the corner of Franklin Avenue and 48th street. The building has been home to First Federated Church, Des Moines Christian …
Toddlers in the Kitchen
Toddlers in the Kitchen The first time my toddler tried to help me make dinner was a disaster! It had been a doozy of a day. The kitchen was …
102 Outdoor Activities To Do in Central Iowa This Summer
Outdoor Activities in Central Iowa Iowa comes alive during the summer months. County fairs, outdoor concerts, hiking, water activities, festivals, fun patios, yearly events, and so, so much more! …
Camp Brainiac for the Parent Procrastinators
Camp Brainiac in Des Moines I’m a working parent and planning for summer care is one of the most stressful spring time activities I’ve experienced. Once my kids finished …
Not My Best Mommy
Not My Best Mommy “I wasn’t my best mommy, today,” I whispered to my husband as he came upstairs from putting our three year old, C, to bed. A …
Healthy Premade Meals for Busy Families: The Grateful Chef
The Grateful Chef I recently ordered food from The Grateful Chef, located near the Pioneer Columbus Community Center. They offer a weekly menu available for carryout on Wednesdays, freezer …
Support Local, Shop the Iowa Food Coop
Iowa Food Coop The last year or so my family has been on a quest to buy as much as possible from small business in our community—when our budget …
5 Tips to Surviving a High Needs Baby
5 Tips to Surviving a High Needs Baby My oldest was a daddy’s girl right from the very start. At a week old, she already preferred sleeping on my …
Des Moines Art Center is “the Place to Be!”
Des Moines Art Center The Des Moines Art Center has so much to offer. I have been going continuously for as long as I can remember, more frequently since …
Tour the Iowa State Capitol
The Iowa State Capitol While I’ve known for a while (I’m talking years here) that we could tour the state capitol, we hadn’t made the time to do it. …
Take Out to the Rescue: 10 Go-To Take Out Restaurants in Des Moines
10 Go-To Take Out Restaurants in Des Moines I try to make as many healthy, homemade meals as possible. Sometimes life makes it impossible. After a 10 hour work …
3 Reasons to Head to Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day
Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day With Spring right around the corner, it’s time to get out on some field trips! On Tuesday, March 13th, families from all over Iowa will …
Happy Acts + Giveaways: Celebrate International Happiness Day
Celebrate International Happiness Day! As parents, we are not always worried about our own happiness. If we are honest, we are not always concerned that our kids are happy, …
DSM Kids in Biz Fair
DSM Kids in Biz Fair Your Kid Can Be an Entrepreneur at the Kids Business Fair Do you remember when you were young and you wanted a few extra …
9 Key Questions to Ask When Searching for Child Care
KinderCare Learning Centers is coming to Clive, Iowa in March. Learn what key questions you should ask when searching for child care for your little one. Choosing the perfect …
Snow Tubing with Small Children at Seven Oaks
It was almost above freezing (finally!), and my son’s 7th birthday, and I was looking for a special family friendly experience for us to burn off some energy. We decided …
Winter Games at Brenton Skating Plaza
Have you ever wondered how the winter sport of curling came to be? I picture the sport’s origins as something like this: It’s winter and it’s cold. It’s the …
Do You “Math” With Your Child?
Most parents are eager to help their children do well in school, but they’re not giving them the tools necessary for success in their math classes. Parents play a huge role …
The Best Yoga Poses for Kids
It is no secret that kids need yoga now more than ever. In our technology and screen-focused world, yoga provides many benefits that kids might have difficulty receiving elsewhere. …