Where to Get Crafty in Des Moines, Iowa Our family is all about arts and crafts! Due to recent events, we have been exploring even more ways to experience art in Des Moines. There are tons of great places to sign-up for fun arts and crafts classes or to pick up supplies and get crafty at home. Take a look at the list we have rounded up! Des Moines Event Calendar AR Workshop 1631 SW...
Join In the Botanical Garden’s Enjoy Nature Challenge The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is launching a Facebook photo challenge July 20-24 to encourage your family to get outside and enjoy the world of plants—even from your own yard and neighborhood! The Challenge Each day at 10 a.m. (CDT) the Botanical Garden will post a nature-inspired task on their Facebook page. To participate, share a photo completing that day’s task in the comments of the...
Sleep with the Cows in Iowa If you have been following Des Moines Parent for a while, you know our family is always for a fun and quirky experience. When I learned about an experience to sleep with cows in Iowa, I was in! The best part of traveling is discovering fun experiences, meeting new people, and having fun. We are grateful to New Day Dairy Farm located in Clarksville, Iowa to inviting us to...
'Actually, I Can' by Local, Des Moines Author What is Salix Kids? Salix Kids is a business I started in March and run out of my home in the beautiful Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines. It started as a way to self publish and promote my children’s book, Actually, I Can and grew into a shop focused on bringing local and homemade educational goods to children and families. What does Salix mean? My name is...
Dubuque, Iowa Adventure | Where Iowa Started In March our family took an adventure to Northeast Iowa to visit and explore Dubuque, Iowa. Little did I know it would be our last extravaganza before COVID-19 shutdown the state completely. We had so much fun playing in the city where Iowa started. Dubuque sits right on the Mississippi River and offers so much to see and do. I did not realize how kid-friendly this Iowa gem...