24 Days of Elf Hacks
24 Days of Elf Hacks Remember when the countdown to Christmas meant a black sharpie and a large wall calendar (likely from the local savings bank)? Or, the 24-hour …
Category: Holidays in Des Moines
Des Moines Parent Holiday Giveaway
Des Moines Parent Holiday Giveaway 2018 ‘Tis the season! The season of giving and I am extremely excited for this fun giveaway. The Des Moines Parent Holiday Giveaway is …
Holiday Gift Guide For Kids
Holiday Gift Guide For Kids Happy holidays. I realize shopping for everyone on your list can be a little stressful and overwhelming. So I wanted to make things a …
Christkindlmarket Des Moines: A German Outdoor Market
Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2018 Though we never know how frightful the weather outside this time of year might be, spending time at Christkindlemarket Des Moines is utterly delightful. This …
New Years Events for Kids in Des Moines
New Years Events in Des Moines with Kids 2018 There are some great events and activities going on in Des Moines to help kids celebrate New Years. How will …
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 …
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 …
Christmas Trees in Des Moines
Christmas Trees in Des Moines How many of you still buy a REAL Christmas tree every year? We used to always use an artificial one, but when we started …
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 …
Volunteering This Holiday Season at Hawthorn Hill
Volunteering This Holiday Season at Hawthorn Hill The Christmas holiday is quickly approaching (only 57 sleeps to be exact!) and like most parents, we are already beginning to feel …
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 …
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 …
50 Things To Do in Iowa This Winter
50 Things To Do in Iowa This Winter After our first cold weekend of the season, it got me looking ahead to winter in Iowa. There’s no denying that …
WinterFest at Worlds of Fun
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Worlds of Fun and Visit KC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Looking for a fun and magical way to celebrate the …
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 …
Calls, Letters & Cookies for Santa in Des Moines
Calls, Letters + Cookies for Santa in Des Moines 2018 Note: This post has been updated to reflect dates and times for the 2018 season. Does your kiddo have …
Thanksgiving Fun in Des Moines
Thanksgiving Fun in Des Moines 2018 Note: This post has been updated to reflect Thanksgiving events for the 2018 season in Des Moines. All of the fun Halloween festivities …