In honor of the Big Guy’s infamous list, we’re kicking off our “Naughty or Nice” photo contest this week, and the prizes are pretty fantastic.
To enter, simply upload a photo of your child in the comment section below before December 18. The image should capture either a “naughty” or “nice” moment. Be sure to include the category you are entering in your comment. (Hint: resizing your image to 72dpi, 3x4 inches will keep the upload time to a minimum).
I’ve uploaded one of my family favorites to…
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Added by Kelly Moore on December 10, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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Just posted a great ticket discount to the
Discounts & Free Stuff Group.
Click here to see how you can get $5 off your Harlem Globetrotters discount. They're planning a visit to Des Moines in March!
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Added by Kelly Moore on December 10, 2009 at 11:27am —
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Just added a great offer for a $5 discount on Monster Jam tickets to the
Discounts & Free Stuff group. If you're not already a member, consider joining so you can receive alerts when new deals are added.
In the meantime, find out more about the Monster Jam discount
here.
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Added by Kelly Moore on November 11, 2009 at 1:00pm —
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Have you been thinking about starting a blog but just aren't sure how to go about it?
Iowa Mom blogger Jody Halstead may have just the answer for you. Next month she will host the
I_Blog Conferencein Perry.
To learn more, visit our
Mom and Dad Bloggers group, and look for the…
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Added by Kelly Moore on October 23, 2009 at 5:54pm —
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Hey, DesMoinesFamilies.com members, checking out your individual pages... notice anything new?
We now have the ability to update our status (ala Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks).
Have fun!
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Added by Kelly Moore on September 14, 2009 at 9:43am —
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If so, let us know. We're on our way to building a comprehensive list of Des Moines-area moms and dads on
Twitter.
You might already be on our list...
check it out here.
Not there? Plop your handle in the comment section below.
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Added by Kelly Moore on September 10, 2009 at 9:30am —
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Now's your chance. But you need to move quickly.
The
Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) is right now collecting nominations for its Excellence in Education awards, honoring Iowa teachers.
The winning teacher will receive $1,000 for him or herself and another $1,000 for his or her school.
But here's the best part and where you have a real chance to award your child's teacher. Every teacher nominated for the award -- regardle…
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Added by Kelly Moore on September 9, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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Starting this month,
DesMoinesFamilies.com will host Sarah Tompkins from the
Polk County Health Department. Writing a weekly blog, Sarah will address flu and H1N1 concerns common among Des Moines moms and dads.
Sarah is hoping to base many of her blog posts on your questions. So, let them fly. What has you most curious, concerned or confused when planning for this y…
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Added by Kelly Moore on September 4, 2009 at 2:01pm —
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So I've become so ridiculous about coupon clipping lately. You should see my little plastic organizer... it's bursting at the seams.
Then there are the coupon books that both my husband and I are suckers for. They are stuffed in the glove box, in the cabinet, in our wallets.
But here's the kicker -- I never redeem them!
And I get so mad when I go back through my coupons and see how much money I could have saved were I to actually remember that I had the coupon and use it!
Do you all have any…
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Added by Kelly Moore on August 11, 2009 at 11:51am —
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... and the Register has a great list of all the scheduled neighborhood events.
Check it out here.
I'm not quite sure where our closest one will be... will have to do some digging and figure that out...
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Added by Kelly Moore on August 4, 2009 at 11:37am —
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If you've ever wanted to get your child in front of
Lori Nordstrom's camera, now's your chance.
As a part of their six-year anniversary celebration,…
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Added by Kelly Moore on August 4, 2009 at 10:00am —
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The Little Hands on the Farm was one of my kids' favorite parts of the
Iowa State Fair last year.
I saw they are looking for volunteers to man the different stations. Could be fun. Plus, Little Hands volunteers get free admission, a parking pass and a Little Hands on the Farm t-shirt for a four-hour commitment.
Click here for more information.…
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Added by Kelly Moore on July 31, 2009 at 2:35pm —
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Thanks to all of you
DesMoinesFamilies.com members who participated in our Fun Money competition. And a big, big thanks to
Urban Belly and
Simply For Giggles for giving us a big, fat $100 smackers to work for!
Our winner was
Bridge…
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Added by Kelly Moore on July 14, 2009 at 9:13am —
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Are you like me, a little short on the fun money? Well, I've got a fantastic way to earn some.
All you need to do is tell your DSM-area mom and dad friends about
DesMoinesFamilies.com and you could win $50 to Urban Belly and another $50 to Simply for Giggles. That's $100 to spend at two super hip East Village boutiques loaded with goodies for your little ones.
Ask your friends to sign up at…
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Added by Kelly Moore on July 8, 2009 at 7:30am —
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My husband and I purchased this set seven years ago for $1,000 (before kids). It came with six chairs, four of which we recovered after the kids went to town on the white cushions, and a leaf that expands the table enough to allow for six chairs to fit around comfortably.
The table top may need refinishing (depending on your taste) and one chair needs a couple screws (lost in the move!).
I'm selling the table, leaf and 4-chairs for $75, but if you want the other two chairs, you're welcome to t…
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Added by Kelly Moore on June 24, 2009 at 11:00am —
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I had no idea there were so many farmers markets in this city. When I saw that even West Glen had its own, I figured it might be a good idea to start a Group on
DesMoinesFamilies.com just t…
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Added by Kelly Moore on June 17, 2009 at 3:00pm —
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Niether does mine. But we'd like to start. So, this looks intriguing... thought I'd share... maybe we'll see you out there!
Bring your bikes and helmets, and join the new…
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Added by Kelly Moore on June 15, 2009 at 12:00pm —
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Hey all you busy moms and dads,
I'm dying here.
Summer in Des Moines is so full of great family events that this one-woman show gets pretty overwhelmed come calendar time.
So, if you can spare an hour or two once a month, I could sure use your help getting Des Moines activities uploaded to
our site's calendar.
Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
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Added by Kelly Moore on June 7, 2009 at 9:30pm —
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Okay, so I've never done yoga, but I'm intrigued, so this
Yoga in the Park announcement really caught my eye... particularly the "no experience or registration required." I can get on board…
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Added by Kelly Moore on June 4, 2009 at 10:14am —
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Jordan Creek just announced its $1 movie lineup for summer 2009. All movies show at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, and if you buy tickets to all 10 shows in advance, you get the entire pass for $5! Now that's a bargain.…
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Added by Kelly Moore on June 4, 2009 at 10:00am —
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