Spring Break is the perfect time to take mini vacations! There are so many great places to get away to, that are not too far from Central Iowa. Check out this list! These destinations would also be great to visit any time of the year! Amana Colonies Did you know the Amana Colonies has a waterpark?! The Ramada Williamsburg Hotel and Wasserbhan Waterpark is the perfect weekend getaway! It is also super close to Tanger...
Christmas and all related to this long awaited holiday activities are over. After pre-holiday fuss and celebration it is time to enjoy winter with your kids and to mark off with a tick all winter activities planned for this time. Sledding was top priority. When I went to my garage to find sleds I was rather disappointed to waste more than one hour before I managed to get them. That moment I regret not organizing...
Okay .... so what parent has an entire collection of Beanie Babies, stored away somewhere?! Because they were the "hot" item to collect when you were little and YOUR parents thought these were going to be worth something, some day? Ummm NO! I will admit, I am THAT parent :) Up until a few days ago, I had hundreds of beanie babies stored away. Some that I collected when I was younger and some I...
Winter blues keeping you inside? Don’t let the chilly weather get in the way of keeping your family active! Hy-Vee is now offering a fun way to exercise anywhere and everywhere! Hy-Vee KidsFit™ is a free, online personal trainer and nutrition program for children, teens and families. Certified personal trainer Daira Driftmier and Hy-Vee dietitian Stacy Mitchell have teamed up to create the Hy-Vee KidsFit 5-Week Challenge. When you sign up for the 5-Week Challenge...
Indoor Birthday Parties in Des Moines, Iowa I have updated AND added some more awesome indoor birthday party ideas! Check out the list below. If I am missing somewhere, feel free to let me know! Click here for the newly updated Birthday Party for Kids Directory Animals Animal Rescue League: Animal filled fun, face painting, plush toy for each guest! Blank Park Zoo: Party Room, Ice Cream, 2 Interactions with Animals Arts & Crafts Build-A-Bear: Create a Stuffed...