It’s a new year, and instead of agonizing over making individual resolutions, that you’re probably not going to keep, why not make a few with your awesome family instead? If you like the sound of that, read on, because we’ve rounded up 25 resolutions that are guaranteed to help Des Moines families make 2016 a year to remember.
- Try New Foods at a local restaurant – 5 Faves 4 Family-Friendly Dining in Des Moines.
- Make a plan to visit all of the parks in your community – Des Moines Area Parks & Recreation Departments Offer Low Cost Family Fun.
- Spend one-on-one time with each other – The Treasures of Spending One-on-One Time With Your Kids.
- Learn how to build, craft or sew like a pro – What’s in “Store” – Classes 4 Kids to Learn a New Skill.
- Encourage your kids to jump and have fun – Local Attractions That Will Make Your Kids Hop-py!
- Make it a point to get outside more – Explore Nature with Kids in Central Iowa.
- Go on an Iowa adventure – Guide to a Family Fun Day at the Iowa State Fair.
- Let the kids cook dinner – Cooking Classes 4 Kids in Des Moines.
- Visit more museums, without spending a dime – A FREE Day at the Museum 4 Kids in Des Moines.
- Eat something grown by a local farmer – Des Moines Guide to Farmers Markets.
- Dance More – 5,6,7,8: Dance Lessons 4 Kids in Des Moines.
- Drink more coffee or hot chocolate – 5 Hot Spots 4 Hot Chocolate in Des Moines.
- Challenge your family to embark on one FREE adventure each month – The “Play List”
- Start a family book club – Book Nook: Have You Been to Your Local Central Iowa Library Lately?
- Once a week, hop on your bikes – Go on a Family Bike Ride in Des Moines.
- Save money (and the planet) by shopping second hand – Des Moines Area Consignment Shops 4 Kids.
- Attend summer camp as a family – Cabin Fever: 5 Family Camps in Iowa.
- Stop and look up into the sky – Stargazing with Kids in Des Moines.
- Try a new sport as a family – 8 High Flying Disc Golf Courses 4 Kids in Des Moines.
- Help out others in your community – Charities That Help Kids and Families in Des Moines.
- Eat more ice cream – The Scoop on the Sweetest Ice Cream Shoppes in Des Moines.
- Go without electronics for a day – Gone Fishin’: 7 Spots to Catch a Fish with Kids in Des Moines.
- Move more – No Sweat! 5 Fitness Centers That Offer Activities 4 Kids in Des Moines.
- Do your chores – To Do & Done: Chores 4 Kids at Various Ages.
- Save Money – 10 Tips to Save Money on Kids’ Sporting Gear
What resolutions are your family hoping to keep in 2016? Tell us in the comments below!