When you want to get hands-on with your own art projects, of course you can start at home, but there’s no shortage of places to go create in a studio setting. From classes to camps, workshops, and drop-in art-making sessions,…
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Birthday party ideas for kids in Des Moines, IA
Host a Kids Birthday Party That Gives Back
No doubt that a birthday party with friends and family is a fun way to celebrate, but you know what’s an even better time? Throwing a party that helps others, too! We’re not suggesting a ban on all birthday gifts! But…
Read MoreSummer Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas for Des Moines Kids
Slowly but surely, drive-by birthday parades and socially distant celebrations are being replaced with traditional get-togethers once again. However, since kids under 12 can’t yet get vaccinated, there seems to be a spectrum of comfortability among friends and family. There…
Read MoreSpring Birthday Party Ideas for Des Moines Kids
April showers bring May flowers—and a whole new season of birthday party themes. Give your spring baby a bash worth remembering with one of these fun spring birthday party ideas. We’ve rounded up nine kid parties we think will be big this…
Read MoreWinter Birthday Party Ideas for Des Moines Kids (In Person, Socially Distanced and Virtual Ideas)
Planning a winter birthday party for a kid is hard enough—planning a winter baby’s birthday party during COVID-19? A “challenge,” as they say. Never fear: we have ideas! Whether you want to throw an outdoor party that embraces winter activity,…
Read MoreLow-Key Ways to Celebrate Your Child’s Next Birthday
The coronavirus has thrown us all a curveball when it comes to gatherings. I’m sure you’ve seen on social media the amazingly creative ways people are celebrating birthdays, we even listed a few here. Since my two kiddos will celebrate…
Read MoreFavorite Birthday Cake and Cupcake Bakeries in Des Moines
Planning a birthday party is no easy task these days. Whether you’re social distancing and hosting a small family celebration at home or going all out at a local venue, if you really want to make your guests smile, a…
Read MoreCelebrating Kids’ Birthdays While Maintaining Social Distancing
Planning a kids’ birthday party can be challenging in the best of times! Social distancing and the COVID-19 crisis have added a whole other level of difficulties. If your kiddo has a birthday coming up in the next few months,…
Read MoreGreat Birthday Party Places for Preschoolers in Des Moines
Looking for a fun spot to throw a birthday party for your preschooler? We’ve rounded up seven top party places in the Des Moines area where young ones can have a blast. For those of us who opt to leave…
Read MoreHoliday Gift-Giving Ideas for Siblings
By Natalie Maughan I love the holidays for the focus it brings on family and service to others. But the holidays always seem to be a barrage of Black Friday sales and Amazon Daily Deals constantly streaming in through email…
Read MoreCelebrate Sesame Street’s 50th Birthday
It’s hard to believe that Sesame Street has been educating and entertaining kids for 50 years! I watched it as a kid growing up and my kids also watched it. The iconic show kicked off their year long celebration in…
Read More9 Fall Themed Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
With fall knocking at the door, it’s time to say goodbye to pool parties and hello to awesome autumn-themed birthday parties perfect for the crisp weather ahead. If your child is having a birthday this fall, celebrate the season with our round-up…
Read MoreThings to do in Greenwood/Ashworth Park with Des Moines Kids
Greenwood Park was designated as Des Moines’ first park in 1894. Ashworth Park opened in 1924, with Ashworth Pool opening shortly after in 1926. The result and vision of those early days for us has been access to fantastic hiking and…
Read MoreAwesome Birthday Party Venues 4 DSM Kids
Birthday parties have morphed into an entity all their own. Each year’s celebration must be bigger and better than the last, but where to start? If you’re on the hunt for a venue for your own one-of-a-kind kid, take a look at…
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