Not sure what you're going to do with the kids during winter break in Des Moines? When the new toys have lost their appeal and you can't possibly watch another episode of Gravity Falls on Disney+ it's time to...
There is nothing worse than pulling a holiday recipe off the internet only to have it fail right before you're ready to walk out the door and take it with you to a holiday dinner. For the holidays and party...
Hi. I'm Summer. And, for two consecutive years now, I've failed Valentine's Day at my daughter's daycare. She was only eight months old the first time. I ran across some cheap Valentine cards a couple days before and brought...
One of the best things about being a kid is receiving gifts at Christmastime. One of the best things about being a mom is giving gifts at Christmastime. Nothing feels better than watching a child’s eyes light up as...
Don't feel like cooking a big Christmas dinner? Several restaurants in Des Moines are open on Christmas Day.  We suggest making reservations, as many places do fill up. We hope you enjoy a stress-free holiday! << Related content: Holiday catering options in...
You like coffee, but the idea of a latte with an extra shot of caffeine doesn’t sound good at 3 a.m. Sleep sounds better. You like hanging out with and meeting other moms, but the idea of trampling one to...
Most nights, when I have a few minutes to sit and watch TV, you can find me watching either a rerun of Law and Order SVU or anything on Bravo. However, once October arrives, I can be found shamelessly...
When we moved to Des Moines over a decade ago we would hop in the car and criss-cross the state to visit relatives from both sides of the family during the holiday season. I assume like many of you,...
Ho Ho Ho… Happy Holidays! ‘Tis the season for twinkly lights and lots of holiday family fun. We also found some free storytime events and winter break boredom busters. Enjoy this December with lots of family-friendly events.  Psst… If you’re looking...
Don’t let the stress of the holidays keep you from enjoying what they are truly about, spending time with loved ones! Des Moines Performing Arts is giving you the opportunity to do just that! Lose yourself in the most...

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