Indoor Fun at Hop-A-Lot Rentals ** Please note: This business is currently closed. We will update you when we have more information. It is winter in Iowa and central Iowa is filled with indoor places to run, play and explore. We checked out a new location last week and it did not disappoint! You will want to add Hop-A-Lot Rentals to your places to play and celebrate in the Des Moines area. Location Hop-A-Lot mainly...
10 Youth Boxing Programs in Des Moines, Iowa Boxing can help kids improve confidence, discipline, physical and mental strength, and motivation whether they choose to compete or just improve their overall fitness level. Many gyms focus on conditioning and learning boxing styles and techniques. The sport has also been known to provide a safe place for kids to channel their energy and become involved with something productive. As a result, boxing gyms often help provide...
Fire Station Tours for Kids in Des Moines, Iowa Nothing is more exciting for many kids than watching a firetruck drive by, hearing the siren, and looking at the flashing lights. Both of my sons have participated in the Touch-a-Truck events around town to see their favorite vehicles up close and they even dressed up as firefighters for Halloween. Many fire stations in the Des Moines Metro offer free tours where kids can visit the...
7 Christmas Eve Traditions to Adopt This Holiday Season Christmastime is a magical holiday season meant to be spent with the ones we love the most making memories to treasure forever. Reflecting upon my own childhood, it is the Christmas traditions that stand out most among the holidays. And so, when I had a child of my own, establishing some memorable traditions became a priority. Letter to Santa If your young one hasn’t already, Christmas...
Des Moines Parent Spotlight: Amanda Wiebers and Jenny Johnson of Joujou Des Moines Joujou Des Moines is a play space that Des Moines metro parents and caregivers can really get behind. The Montessori-inspired play place, located at 906 42nd Street in Des Moines, is a space that serves kiddos from birth to age five, but really excels when it comes to little ones under two. Joujou features different play areas, ranging from Discovery, a dedicated...