Omaha Children’s Museum: New Exhibits + Giveaway!
New Exhibits at the Omaha Children’s Museum Des Moines is a pretty amazing city that offers so much to do, but do you know what else makes Des Moines …
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Plan Your Trip to Omaha, Nebraska
Plan Your Trip to Omaha, Nebraska Our family loves to take road trips and one of our favorite places to visit is Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha is about 2 to …
Mother’s Day Events in Des Moines 2018
Mother’s Day in Des Moines Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. Mark your calendars! Here are some great ways to celebrate this special day with your mother. Some of …
Outdoor Live Music in Des Moines
Outdoor Live Music in Des Moines 2018 Listening to music outdoors is one our family’s favorite thing to do. It is a great time for the entire family. Listen …
Farmer’s Markets in Des Moines
April 20, 2018
activities: outside, Community, food/cooking, natural living, places to go
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Farmer’s Markets in Des Moines Our family loves to attend local Farmer’s Markets in Des Moines. It is a great way to support local businesses, purchase local produce and …
8 Benefits to a Blank Park Zoo Membership
Blank Park Zoo Membership The Blank Park Zoo is a highlighted destination for Des Moines. Our family visits several times a year, all year round. If you are a …
Des Moines Parent + Art Terrarium Children’s Workshop Series
Art Terrarium Children’s Workshop Since Amelia and I visited the Art Terrarium, I could not wait to get something planned to introduce all the fun we had with all …
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 …
5 Fun Outdoor Things to do With Kids in Des Moines, Iowa
Outdoor Things to do in Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa is a great place to visit all year round, but summer may be the perfect time to visit …
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 …
Farrell’s Martial Arts Summer Camp
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Farrell’s Marial Arts. Sign your children up to enjoy Summer Camp at Farrell’s Martial Arts. Starting June 4 through August 10, each week …
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 …
Summer at Camp Fire Heart of Iowa
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Camp Fire Heart of Iowa. Spend your summer at Camp Fire Heart of Iowa. What is Camp Fire? It’s a way of life. …
Des Moines Coffee Shops
Des Moines Coffee Shops Coffee is pretty much a necessity if you are a parent. Not only do I love coffee, but I love the atmosphere when entering a …
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 …
Clear Lake, Iowa a Winter Getaway
Disclosure: This post was created in sponsorship with Clear Lake, Iowa Chamber of Commerce. All thoughts and opinions are my own. About two hours north of Des Moines is …
Grimes Public Library
Grimes Public Library The Grimes Public Library is located at 200 N James St in Waterworks Park. It offers a comfortable and family friendly environment to learn both through reading and …
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 …
Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota
Disclosure: This post was created in partnership with Great Wolf Lodge Minnesota, but all thoughts and opinions are my very own. Winter in the Midwest can be brutal. There …