Story times are a great FREE or inexpensive activity. Especially during the winter months, a good story time is just enough to get you out of the house and fend off cabin fever. Hosted at public libraries, bookstores, museums and…
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Winter 2020: Snow Shoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Snow Tubing and Ice Fishing in Des Moines
Find the 2021 Winter Sports Guide here. Winter is a wonderful season for outdoor fun. A winter sport is a great way to get the kids outside, shake off the winter doldrums and get the blood pumping. We’ve listed a rundown of local…
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A Few Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Day 2020 with Your Kids in Des Moines
With the holiday season winding down, it’s tempting to spend New Year’s Day horizontal on the couch. After a whirlwind month of holiday chaos (not to mention a fun New Year’s Eve party), you might want to just chill (and that’s…
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February 2019: Des Moines Kid n’ Play List
Even though February is the shortest month, it can seem like it’s the longest! To get us out of our winter funk and have a little fun this month, we’ve gathered up some awesome family activities happening in and around…
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9 Ideas 4 Fun with Teens & Tweens this Winter in Des Moines
When your kids were little, there were story times, play dates and afternoons at the park. Unfortunately, those activities just don’t have the same appeal once your child is older. When it comes to spending quality family time with teens…
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6+ Places to Take Indoor Swim lessons in Des Moines
Find 2021 Summer Swimming Lessons here. If cabin fever has already hit your house this season, it might be time to find a fun and energy-burning activity. Swimming is not only a great way to get exercise, but an essential…
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Ways to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Des Moines Kids
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day off from school, when families can explore the life, legacy, and lessons of the iconic civil rights leader (and take a break from schedules a bit). But Monday is also a day on: when kids and adults are…
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Winter 2019 Storytimes for Des Moines Kids
Find a list of winter 2020 story times here. Storytimes are great FREE—or super low-cost—kid activities that can often provide the incentive families need to get out of the house on those rainy, cold, or snowy days when cabin fever is likely…
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January 2019: Des Moines Kid n’ Play List
While January traditionally is a mellow time—especially when compared with the nonstop action of the holidays—there’s no way you can hibernate all month, not with kids around. Luckily, you don’t have to. Our January Kid n’ Play List is packed with…
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Take the Family Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza this Winter in Des Moines
Updated for 2024 Going ice skating at Brenton Skating Plaza is one of my family’s favorite things to do at holiday time. It’s not winter to me, until we’ve taken a couple of spins on the ice. After the holidays,…
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2019: First Day Hikes at Iowa State Parks
For all of you who have resolved to get more exercise, start the new year on the right foot with a brisk hike! Choose from an easy stroll to moderate level hike taking place at many of Iowa’s State Parks. These…
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It’s Lovely Weather for a Sleigh Ride Together at Jester Park Equestrian Center
Updated for 2023 Dashing through the snow…Giddy up, let’s go…there are several songs going through my head as I write this article. And no wonder! There’s something so magical about horses and snow and sleighs all mingled together. My family…
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Where to Find Cute & Unique Valentine’s Day Cards in Des Moines
Ready to make Valentine’s Day extra happy? We’ve rounded up a darn cute selection of Valentine’s cards that are the perfect way to say “I heart you.” Mail them to out-of-state loved ones, hand them out to classroom pals, or…
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A Hearty Beef Stew for a Cold Winter’s Night
Because of the frigid temps we’ve been experiencing this winter, we’ve all been craving some WARM comfort food. My kids have been requesting this Oven Beef Stew a lot for dinner recently, so I thought I would share the recipe…
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