Des Moines Families

THIS JUST IN: New at the Zoo

Kelly Moore — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:25:36 -0700

Just got my Blank Park Zoo membership newsletter today, so I thought I'd share some of the upcoming events, etc., for those who don't get it (or who send it straight to the circular file). Zoo Tots jumped right off...

REVIEW: Little Hands on the Farm, Iowa State Fair

Kelly Moore — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:11:19 -0700

Apparently, the Little Hands on the Farm exhibit at the Iowa State Fair is not new, but it was to our family... Tucked back behind the Ye Old Mill, this farm is so cute, and our 3-year-old had a great...

THIS JUST IN: DesMoinesFamilies.com 2.0

Kelly Moore — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:33:17 -0700

Earlier today, we "soft launched" DesMoinesFamilies.com 2.0, which can be previewed at http://dsmfamilies.ning.com. We'll officially "go live" on Labor Day. At that time, our desmoinesfamilies.com URL will point to the Ning site. The new site has been rebuilt as a...

THIS JUST IN: Get Discount to See Shawn Johnson Perform in DSM

Kelly Moore — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:28:29 -0700

The Iowa Events Center has created another great discount for DesMoinesFamilies.com users. This time, it's for the 2008 World Tour of Gymnastics Superstars. Des Moines' Shawn Johnson will perform alongside Olympic champion Paul Hamm and nine-time World Medalist Nastia Liukin,...

THIS JUST IN: New Web Site for Cool Places to Take Kids (Well, Kinda)

Kelly Moore — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:44:24 -0700

It's one of my life's missions to make having kids cool. As such, I've joined Juice's new Metromix Website and built a Playlist called "Places to Take Your Kid(s) & Still Feel Cool." If you have a suggestion for a...

THIS JUST IN: Meet a NASA Astronaut

Kelly Moore — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:50:27 -0700

So, my son's premature sexism is bothering me way more than it probably should (he's only 3), but I'm thinking that the Science Center has the perfect solution for me. On Thursday, kids are invited to come meet a real-live...

THIS JUST IN: Photo Workshop for Moms & Dads

Kelly Moore — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:06:55 -0700

Danielle Fox Photography is planning to host several photography workshops for Des Moines moms and dads. Ms. Fox sends the following note: I will be hosting a series of workshops on how to take better pictures of your children. You'll...

REVIEW: Jordan Creek Town Center Family Festival

Kelly Moore — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:49:09 -0700

So the Jordan Creek Family Festival is a lot less festival and more... well... three bounce houses and a face painter. Really, calling it a "festival" is a bit much. That's not to say we didn't have fun. It's actually...

THIS JUST IN: Free physicals for student athletes

Kelly Moore — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:04:19 -0700

Tired of dinking with co-pays, flex plans and other insurance hassles? Then this is right up your alley, parents... Middle school and high school athletes from Des Moines and surrounding areas can receive a free sports physical on July 26...

REVIEW: Baby & Kids Expo, Hy-Vee Hall

Kelly Moore — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:04:25 -0700

Submitted by Heather The Baby and Kids Expo at Hy-Vee Hall this weekend was great! Lots of neat vendors and activities for kids. I loved the bounce house and activities provided by Pump It Up (Urbandale), Little Padded Seats and...