STEAM-y Projects for Chilly Days
Note: This blog post may contain some Amazon Affiliate Links. STEAM-y Projects for Chilly Days Is winter putting a chill on your usual outdoor fun? Take advantage of the …
Category: Crafts + Activities
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 …
7 Easy Fall Kids Crafts
7 Easy Fall Kids Crafts Fall brings a lot of things – falling leaves, Halloween, and crafts! There are plenty of crafts you can do with your kids as …
10 Ways to Celebrate Apple Days
Disclosure: This post may contain Amazon affiliate links. 10 Ways to Celebrate Apple Days October is National Apple Month. What better time to enjoy one of our favorite fruits? …
Art Terrarium with Kids
Art Terrarium with Kids Amelia and I enjoyed a fun afternoon in Downtown Des Moines over Spring Break. Big brother went on a couple day adventure with Grandma and …
Valentine’s Day with Farm Baby Foods
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you are like me, I am not ready for more candy in the house. We are still digging our way …
Jellybeanstreet: Art For a Cause
Monte and I love to go on special “date nights”. It had been awhile since we had been on one so we decided to check out what a Jellybeanstreet …
World Kindness Day + Kindness Every Day!
World Kindness It is great that we celebrate a day of kindness, but we all know that kindness should be shared and spread all year round. Celebrate World Kindness …
Jellybeanstreet Workshop + Giveaway!
One of the reasons I am excited about Jellybeanstreet is that it combines my love of children, background in education, and desire to give back to the community. It also …
Saturday Story & Sketch
Saturday Story & Sketch is a free program offered by Des Moines Performing Arts as part of their Cowles Commons Community Event series. Each week there will be children’s books read aloud …
Football Programs for Kids in Des Moines
Fall is just around the corner and before you know it football season will be in full swing. There are several football programs offered in central Iowa depending on …
Summer Storybook Celebrations with Shear Madness
Shear Madness Haircuts for Kids is becoming more than just a fun place for a haircut this summer. Shear Madness is teaming up with Muffy’s Princesses to bring you …
Soccer Programs for Toddlers & Beyond!
It’s spring! Time for some soccer. There are soccer programs offered all year-round for your little ones. I have pulled together an ultimate guide of soccer programs for your …
Hands On Activity: Where Does Rain Come From?
SPRING is just a few short weeks away! My son who just turned five years old, has become more interested in how and why things happen. Typical toddler, huh? …
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! I love celebrating special themed days and when it’s one of my favorite authors, it’s even better! Dr. Seuss was born March 2nd in 1904. …
Bath Bomb Valentine’s with Essential Oils
Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Plant Therapy and may contain affiliate links, but all thoughts and opinions are my very own. Valentine’s Day is just around …
Spring Break Classes & Camps 2017
Spring Break is early this year! Are you prepared? There are several classes and workshops being held all over Central Iowa. Check out this great list below and register …
A Surprise Christmas Box!
It is the holiday season! Lots of shopping, giving AND receiving. One of my favorite stores to shop at (and I think most parents will agree) is Target! Particularly, …
Central Iowa Winter Camps 2016
There is always a little gap between the holidays and when your kiddos return to school. Not sure what they will do during those days? Check out some of …
Holidays Kids Crafts & Activities in Central Iowa 2016
Central Iowa libraries and communities host a lot of fun activities and crafts for you and your kiddos! Check out this great list! It’s early and I may be …