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What is your favorite thing about raising kids in Des Moines?
All the laughing
What's the best kept secret in Des Moines?
DesMoinesFamilies.com, of course!
You can see more of me here... (Facebook, Twitter, blog URL, etc.)
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About DesMoinesFamilies.com

Iowa’s capital city is undergoing a major revival, and it’s more important now than ever for us to think creatively about how our babies, toddlers and kids can be an asset to this (forgive the gratuitous use of a buzz word) revitalization.

With more than 100,000 residents under the age of 15, Des Moines has the opportunity to endear this impressionable young group to their hometown before they get hip to our ulterior motive – keeping their bright minds and big dreams here!

Des Moines Families helps our city’s ankle-biters get jazzed about their city.

We do that by helping their parents fight the shut-in urge that comes so quickly after leaving the maternity ward. The unpredictable behavior of new babies, ornery toddlers, moody adolescents and even moodier teens often makes exploring new places intimidating.

This site, designed and supported by Des Moines parents, eliminates some of the guess-work that comes from taking the family to new places around the metro.

While every restaurant, store and event isn’t going to be appropriate for children, there's more out there than you think.

We tell you everything from which restaurants keep the high-chairs and crayons stocked to where the babysitters are and how to contact them. Local parents come here to dish about the best (and worst) establishments in our community and their methods for handling awkward outbursts in some of the city’s well-known haunts.

If we want our kids to love this city like we do, they need to look around. I hope this site gives you some great ideas for opening their eyes to all things Des Moines.

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Jane Goodall Describes Waking Into a Dream

Speaking to an auditorium of Des Moines women, famed anthropologist Jane Goodall described what it was like to wake into – rather than from – a dream.

 

It happened when she was 23. After arriving in Africa under cover of darkness and sleeping in the wilds under the stars, she woke to find that everything she had imagined for herself since the age of 11 was coming true that very morning. That “everything” was indeed to live in Africa and to study the animals living there –…

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Posted on January 31, 2012 at 5:26pm

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Is this movie okay for my kids?

I don’t have a lot of childhood memories. Well, I do, but they take some coaxing to bring to the surface. It’s a good thing I’m still close with most of my elementary school friends (and that I married my high school crush) or I wouldn’t remember anything at all.

 

But one memory I do have is watching “Gorillas in the Mist” in school. For whatever reason, it really stuck with me. Probably because it had a strong…

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Posted on January 4, 2012 at 7:30pm

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UPDATE: What little girls really want for Christmas

Every mom I know is in the throws of holiday shopping. And most are just guessing at which toys are really going to be a hit come unwrapping time.

If you’re among the millions of moms playing the toy guessing game, this may be an opportunity for you to get a sneak-peek into the mind of your child.

A toy study, conducted by a market research firm in Des Moines, will begin scheduling participants on Friday, January 6. Local girls, ages 4 through 8, are being asked to take part in…

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Posted on December 16, 2011 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

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Got a mother-in-law on your holiday shopping list?

They can be tough to buy for, huh? Well, I think I have just the thing...



You know I'm a fan of the SmartTalk Series, as I've blogged about it quite a bit in the past. The cruddy thing was that you could never get single tickets before. You had to shell out your hard-earned money for the whole kit and…

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Posted on December 2, 2011 at 5:51pm

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Get Your SmartTalk On!

It's that time of year again... time to secure your booty a spot in the Civic Center Main Hall for the 2012 SmartTalk Series.

 

This year, Des Moines gals will be entertained and motivated through talks by five notoriously inspiring women: Dr. Jane Goodall, Arianna Huffington, Frances Mayes, Melissa Stockwell and Marie Osmond.

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Posted on October 21, 2011 at 11:31am

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At 11:30pm on June 21, 2010, Melissa WardellMelissa Wardell said…
Hi, Kelly! I'm new to the site and I'm just looking around. I noticed this post listed in the "Classes for Kids" section:
Signing Smart (Ages 4 mo. to 20 mo.) - A playful environment where parents or caregivers and their hearing children learn ASL signs and research-proven Signing Smart™ Strategies.
Just wanted to let you know that the link doesn't work, so I assume they are no longer offering these classes. Since I AM offering this type of class, how do I post my info in that section on this site? Here are my websites: www.facebook.com/babysignlanguage and www.mysmarthandsdesmoines.blogspot.com. Thanks for your help!
At 4:40pm on February 2, 2010, Sarah GarnerSarah Garner said…
Hi - On the "kids eat free" page - you can add Granite City on Tuesdays - we ate there last Tuesday and they said that kids eat free (with adults purchasing meals).
At 10:03am on September 14, 2009, Jeffery Edward StickelJeffery Edward Stickel said…
I also have a radio show on Saturdays at 8-830 and 11 to 1130 on 99.1 KFMG- it's called Dr. Stickels Maximaized Living
At 10:01am on September 14, 2009, Jeffery Edward StickelJeffery Edward Stickel said…
This is an AWESOME thing you started!!! I will tell MANy more about it!! My MISSION is to spread the message of the body's innate wisdom of HEALING from Above-Down-Inside-Out. That is the name of my new Chiropractic clinic ADIO on Ingersoll ave.

Thanks!!
At 11:31am on August 1, 2009, MelindaMelinda said…
Thanks Kelly :) love the site, thanks for running it.

Your boys are so cute.
At 2:52pm on July 31, 2009, Pam PetersonPam Peterson said…
Thanks Kelly!
At 2:44pm on July 31, 2009, Brady WeibleBrady Weible said…
So my sister is Cori Keeton Pope, found this website from her list of facebook friends. I have looked at the site several times, just decided to joing recently.
At 11:24pm on July 20, 2009, Kortney VestKortney Vest said…
P.S. I see that Diaper Dudee is already added. My friend Andrea, who owns the service, just joined this site, too!
At 11:23pm on July 20, 2009, Kortney VestKortney Vest said…
Hi Kelly. This is a great site! I loved the DMR article on restaurant family nights. You and I actually knew each other in a previous life. I started at Integer - I was Kortney Nichols then - a couple of months before you left. I was the account coordinator on DMI at the time. I worked at Integer until last summer when we had our first baby and now I stay at home.

I have a company you can add to Mom and Dad Owned Businesses, under Natural Parenting. It's Diaper Dudee which is a cloth diaper service in Des Moines. The Web site is www.desmoinesdiaperservice.com.
At 10:11am on July 9, 2009, NicoleNicole said…
I read about the site on your Juice blog.
I work at the Art Center and hope to get some of our classes/workshops/fun stuff up on the site. I push for more toddler/pre-K actitivites here...
 
 
 

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