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Parents can use all the help they can get! Check here for household help, parenting support, relocation services, homeschooling options, libraries, emergency services, and places of worship (from churches to temples to mosques and beyond).Pleasant Hill Public LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 5151 Maple, Des Moines, IA Local children acted as models for the large, colorful mural that greets visitors at the entrance to the Book Tower, the children's section of the Pleasant Hill Public Library, a facilit...
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Clive Public LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive, IA The Clive Public Library is open daily, and offers storytimes and programming for youth and families. |
Felix & Oscar'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 4050 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA Felix & Oscar's serves up Chicago-style pan pizza, as well as thin crust pizza, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and other Italian specialties. Items on the Kids' Menu ($4.99) include ma...
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Jester Park Equestrian CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 11171 NW 103rd Court, Granger, IA Jester Park offers guided trail rides ($25/hour), indoor and outdoor arenas, riding lessons, boarding services, pony rides ($10/child), wagon and sleigh rides for groups, and an Exceptional ...
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Aging Resources of Central IowaParent rating: ![]() Location: 5835 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA Families can volunteer through Aging Resources during the holiday season and making Meals-on-Wheels deliveries to seniors. |
Goodwill Industries of Central IowaParent rating: ![]() Location: 4900 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA In addition to retail outlets, which accept and sell donated second-hand goods, Goodwill offers many volunteer opportunities, including the chan...
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Des Moines Ronald McDonald HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 1441 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA There are more than 245 Ronald McDonald Houses in 26 countries, offering support and practical assistance to families with very sick children. It's a safe bet that your local chapter can...
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Jo-Ann Fabric & CraftParent rating: ![]() Location: 5034 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA There's plenty to keep any crafty family occupied at Jo-Ann, where the supplies for just about any project - crafts, scrapbooking, calligraphy, framing, sewing, knitting, woodwork, and m...
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Mad ScienceParent rating: ![]() Location: 300 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA The bubbling, gurgling, and smoking live science programs and workshops of Mad Science enthrall youngsters. Rocketry, magnets, polymers - even the science of toys - are among the subject...
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An Iowa MomParent rating: ![]() Location: Des Moines, IA Iowa Mom, mother of four, dishes out wit and sarcasm from Cedar Rapids. |
DMWeblifeParent rating: ![]() Location: Des Moines, IA DMWeblife - a blog with a dash of humor and an eye toward building and strengthening the community of Des Moines-area bloggers - focuses on family, politics, and current events. |







