Connecting Central Iowa Families
Small Business Saturday in Des Moines 2018 Note: This post has been updated to show details of events happening during the 2018 season. Small Business Saturday is November 24. I love that this day has become so well-known and supported. American Express …
The Urbandale Public Library is located at 3520 86th Street Urbandale, Iowa near Johnston-Walker Park and the Urbandale Police Department. They offer programs for adults, teens, and kids. Take a look at their extensive list! Please note that the Library’s …
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 Valley West Mall in November. On Tuesday, October 30 from 6 …
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 by volunteers from Drake Theatre People and art activities provided by a different …
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 for many years and owner Shelley Scott strives to provide a …
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 off, if you are not prepared it can be overwhelming and …
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 is taking them to as many states as we can. This …
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 area, experiencing and exploring new things. Have you spent time in …
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 get your children involved with nature and interested in how flowers …
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 Moines Civic Center in November. Tickets go on sale May 19. …
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 withdrawal. To get our sledding fix we decided to stop waiting …
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 Molly’s Cupcakes. I was extremely impressed and learned so much about …
‘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 to take a trip to Shear Madness For Kids. There ever …
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 everyone this season! Check out our list below! If I am …
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 comedy For this year’s show in Des Moines, Triple Espresso will …
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, you will have a chance to see a classic! Photo credit: …
Please note: This is an older review and the American Girl Doll store is no longer open at the Mall of America. We spent an entire weekend in Minneapolis. Not only was our stay at the Radisson Blu awesome, we …
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 opportunity to experience a weekend getaway to the Mall of America …
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 in a small and intimate setting. I also love to have …
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 September 4th 6 pm – 10 pm Come ‘Glow Wild’ with …