Meal Planning: Whole Foods vs. The Fresh Market

It's that time of year for baking and cooking! Whole Foods has been the "trendy" place to shop in Central Iowa and just recently a new food store opened up in Central Iowa ... The Fresh Market. I must admit I was kind of excited when this new store opened up, I wanted to check it out and see what was new and exciting about it! I decided to do a comparison of the two,...

Important Days in November: Special Days to Celebrate!

There are many important days in November with lots of reasons to celebrate! Thanksgiving is always at the top of everyone’s mind, but check out this list of November special days for several more fun observances. November Holidays and Monthly Observances These important days of November offer some great opportunities for fun and learning!  Thanksgiving - fourth Thursday in NovemberVeterans Day - November 11thU.S. General Election Day - Tuesday following the first Monday in November Chemistry...

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Coming to Des Moines!

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to the Iowa Events Center in just a few weeks! The show begins with a pre-show, an hour before show time, where everyone is encouraged to join the fun on the arena floor. This is the perfect time to meet the cast, try on costumes, learn some dance moves, learn circus skills, and have a chance to win a Ringling Bros. painting pachyderm! This circus...

LEGO Creativity Tour: NEXT WEEKEND!

Have you purchased your tickets yet?! The LEGO Creativity Tour is coming to Des Moines! The LEGO Creativity Tour will be visiting Central Iowa; Friday, Septmber 18th through Sunday, September 20th ONLY! Sessions are quickly selling out, so make sure you purchase your tickets NOW here. The event will be offering different sessions through the course of the weekend. Sessions are as follows: Friday Session 1: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Friday Session 2: 5:30...

Uplift Fitness Studio: Empowering Women

At Uplift Fitness Studio we are passionate about empowering women to be strong and making a difference in their lives. We strive to create an environment that allows our members to obtain their fitness goals, get the most out of their membership, and enjoy their experience in comfort and safety. Uplift Fitness Studio has a mission to help motivate, educate, and support all women with a positive attitude. We strive to create an environment that...