Teen Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa Is it time for your teenager to get a job? It can be hard to find an appropriate job for your teen if they are involved in multiple activities, but there are several job types to take a look at. We have gathered the best teen jobs in Des Moines. Take a look at all these options! Do you know of a great job for a teen in Des...
Have you been thinking about taking an Iowa State Capitol tour? It was on my list of things to do for quite some time! Now that I’ve done it, I can tell you it’s definitely worth your time to tour the Iowa Capitol building. While I’ve known for a while (I’m talking years here) that we could tour the Iowa State Capitol building, we hadn’t made the time to do it. While we were at...
Teacher Appreciation Week: Gift Ideas Teacher Appreciation Week is fast approaching! We celebrate our wonderful teachers the week of May 6-10, 2024. Teachers have a tough job. Not only do they teach our children math, science, and social studies; but they also teach our children social skills, emotional skills, and problem-solving skills. Teachers spend so much time with our children throughout the school year wearing many hats to guide and support our children; for example,...
10 Go-To Take Out Restaurants in Des Moines I try to make as many healthy, homemade meals as possible. Sometimes life makes it impossible. After a 10-hour work day and busy nights, take-out food is our best bet for dinner. After our 10-day road trip to Montana and Wyoming, we had our fill of fast food (I can't drive by a McDonald's without feeling nauseous). Luckily, we have plenty of local favorites that are quick,...
Indoor Water Parks Near Des Moines, Iowa We love a fun getaway, and what better place to stay than somewhere with an indoor water park? There are many great options across the Midwest for older kids and small children. Whether it is freezing cold outside and you have the urge to swim or if it is steamy and rainy, here is a list of the best indoor water parks near Des Moines, Iowa for a...