Des Moines Children’s Museum coming to Valley West Mall
The Des Moines Children’s Museum will soon have walls!!! The Des Moines Children’s Museum will be opening their doors at the Winter home for their traveling exhibits at …
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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 …
Merle Norman Cosmetics: Makeup Plus More!
Merle Norman Cosmetics is commonly connected with makeup and skin, but Merle Norman located in Clock Tower Square offers much more. Merle Norman Clock Tower Square has been around …
St. Louis City Museum: Tips + Tricks
The City Museum is pretty overwhelming to say the least. If you caught my previous post, I mentioned that the City Museum requires a post all to itself! First …
Family Road Trip: St. Louis
When I was young our family always planned family road trips. It was a great way to experience and see new things. One of my goals for our children …
A Family Day in Western Gateway Park
Our city is pretty amazing. One of my favorite things is the fact you can drive 20 to 30 minutes from one spot and be in a totally different …
Central Iowa Garden Centers
Spring is in the air and it is planting season. Visiting a local, garden center can be a fun outing as a family. It is a great way to …
Coming to Des Moines: Shopkins + PAW Patrol LIVE!
Two great children’s shows are coming to Des Moines Performing Arts this fall. Shopkins Live! Thursday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. Shopkins Live! will be traveling to the Des …
Sleepy Hollow Sports Park: No Snow, No Problem!
It’s the middle of January in Iowa and we haven’t really had any good snow storms yet, which means my kids and I have been going thru some sledding …
Molly’s Cupcakes: Build Your Own Cupcake in Des Moines
Cupcakes and cupcake shops have seem to be the new trend in Des Moines. When attending a FemCity Coffee & Connection last week, I had the chance to visit …
Shear Madness For Kids: More Than Just a Haircut
‘sDisclosure: This post was sponsored by Shear Madness For Kids, but all opinions are my very own! Monte was past due for a haircut last week, so we decided …
Holiday Shows & Concerts 2016
The Holiday season is a time to see special shows and concerts. Whether it be a date night or a family affair, there is a show and/or concert for …
Triple Espresso: Fun Holiday Family Show!
A Des Moines favorite comedy show is returning! Triple Espresso will be returning to the Temple Theatre and will be here for 8 weeks! Photo credit: Triple Espresso—a highly caffeinated …
Date Night: RENT 20th Anniversary Tour!
Looking for a fun and different date night idea? This November, the RENT 20th Anniversary Tour will be coming to the Des Moines Civic Center. For one weekend only, …
Mall of America: An Entire Weekend of Family Fun!
DISCLOSURE: I RECEIVED FREE PRODUCT AND SERVICES FROM RADISSON BLU IN EXCHANGE FOR MY REVIEW, BUT ALL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ARE MY OWN! We spent an entire weekend in Minneapolis. …
Radisson Blu Mall of America: A Family-Friendly Experience
Disclosure: I received free product and services from Radisson Blu in exchange for my review, but all thoughts and opinions are my own! My family and I had the wonderful …
Des Moines Community Playhouse: Family Shows 2016-17
The Des Moines Community Playhouse has a great line up scheduled for Central Iowa families this season! This is a great way to introduce theatre to your young ones …
Fall Festivals in Central Iowa 2016
Below is a GIANT list of Fall Festivals happening around Central Iowa. Please let me know if you have a fun festival to add! September Jester Park Glow Wild …
Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life at the Science Center of Iowa!
It is that time of year! If you have kiddos still at home, you may be beginning to visit the Science Center of Iowa a lot more with the …
Iowa State Fair 2016: For the Kids
August is just a few days aways and you know what that means … The legendary, “Nothing Compares” Iowa State Fair! If you live in Iowa, families plan their …