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 …
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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. …
Homeschool Programs in Central Iowa
Updated: July 2, 2018 Central Iowa has so many different programs for homeschoolers! There are options for every interest, from zoo classes to performances to gym time. Check out …
Skate North: Toddler Fun!
Taking more than more one toddler in public has it’s challenges. If you’ve tried it you know it’s a gamble to do something fun with a happy outcome for …
TigerLily STEM
My Story Hi, I’m Meredith, founder of TigerLily STEM! Science, technology, engineering and math are more than school subjects to me – they are a large part of how …
Winter Hiking with Kids
Colder temperatures and shorter days tend to keep families indoors during this time of year. While it’s tempting to hibernate and stay inside all winter we all know how …
Surviving or Thriving?
“Luke, how are you and Jena getting along with three kids now?” “Oh, we’re surviving.” I’ve said this countless times and I know my wife uses this phrase daily. …
How to Meet Other Moms
Like many Central Iowa Moms, I work from home to maximize time with my son. Like even more area moms, I struggle finding “mom friends” to learn from, commiserate …
Iowans for Adoption: A True Story + Gingerbread Run Details
What is a family? What is a family to the over about 4,000 kids growing up in foster care who are legally ready for adoption? I can say for …
Parenting: Mindfulness and Presence
I think we can all agree that Iowa is an amazing place to raise our children. We are surrounded by communities that value enriching their lives. I am someone who …
DSM Children’s Museum: 3 Events, 2 New Exhibits, 1 Very Busy Weekend!
Des Moines Children’s Museum has a very exciting weekend coming up! We’ll be appearing at 3 events around the metro, and introducing two brand new traveling exhibits! Here’s the …