Des Moines Dance, Gymnastics, and Tumbling Studios Looking for some fun classes for your children to burn off energy, keep moving, and meet friends? Dance, tumbling, and gymnastics are all wonderful options to try. There are lots of dance studios and gyms to choose from in central Iowa. When it comes to choosing a place to go, it’s important to have options and know what they are so you can find the best fit. That’s...
After watching the Disney movie Brave a few dozen times with their princess obsessed sister, the boys asked for archery lessons. Well, technically they asked for "bow and arrow classes" so I assumed they meant archery. I turned to my bff google and typed in 'archery lessons Des Moines.' Up popped Archery Field and Sports. I browsed their website and off we went one Sunday afternoon. Harrison and Elizabeth (ages 5 and 3) decided against...
Every day, my Facebook updates show friends, acquaintances, family, and old co-workers all looking for something to do around the Des Moines area. With two active little boys and a tag-along little girl, we make our way around the city constantly and have our favorite things to do in all seasons. Des Moines, Iowa is a great place to live and play. It is loaded with fun things to do every day! Whether you are...
If you’re looking for Des Moines roller skating places, there are two excellent rinks you can check out: Skateland and Skate South. Both offer open skate times, birthday parties, concession areas, arcades, and lots more fun! One of my favorite memories, when I was younger, was heading to Skate West (now closed) to roller skate with friends on a Friday night. Roller skating with friends is still such a great activity for friends to get...
It's Spring! And Summer is just around the corner. One of my favorite things to do when the weather is nice, is to spend my days at the park. Central Iowa is very fortunate to have some awesome parks. Park days are easy, free and fun! You can make an entire day out of it by packing a lunch, bringing a football, blankets, a kite, and more! Check out some these five park you NEED...