The Mom Memo
The Mom Memo No. 85: Traditions for Togetherness
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Hey Mama
This holiday season, we want to focus on the little things that make a home feel warm, joyful, and filled with love. Here are some easy ideas to help make this time of year feel extra special for you and your family!
Kid-Friendly DIY Decorations: Get crafty with easy, festive decorations that kids can make themselves! These salt-dough ornaments are simple, fun, and perfect for adding a homemade touch to your home.
Traditions for Togetherness: Start small traditions that make the season special, like a family movie night every Friday, a hot chocolate bar with toppings, or baking cookies together.
Mindful Giving: This season, involve kids in thoughtful giving, like making homemade gifts, writing cards to those in need of cheer, or donating gently used toys. Small acts of kindness help kids learn the joy of giving, creating a meaningful and mindful holiday for everyone.
Hot Topics
What’s your go-to winter recipe?
What’s one holiday tradition you’re excited to start (or continue) with your littles this year?
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TAKE THE KIDS
Winterset Festival of Lights
Friday, Nov 29, 5-8pm | Winterset
Kick off the holiday season in Madison County with live music, hot treats, a festive Christmas parade, lighted window displays, a holiday movie at The Iowa Theater, and visits with Santa Claus!
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Family Christmas
Saturday, Dec 7, 12-3pm | Living History Farms
Experience the magic of a bygone era with horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday caroling, and traditional crafts and treats.
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GET A SITTER
Holiday Cabaret
Dec 6-7, 7pm | Tallgrass Theatre Company
Enjoy a festive evening with The A-Sisters & friends at this musical performance, featuring timeless Christmas songs sure to become a favorite holiday tradition!
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Holiday Promenade
Nov 22-Dec 20 | East Village
The 23rd annual Holiday Promenade, a month-long celebration in Downtown Des Moines, kicks off on November 22nd. Enjoy festive activities, entertainment, and shopping opportunities, including the inaugural tree lighting at Brenton Skating Plaza.
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Things We Love
Chocolate peppermint crunch cookies
These festive cookies are a great holiday treat, combining rich chocolate with crunchy peppermint and candy cane pieces.
Humidifier
Now that winter is here, a good humidifier is a must in our homes. Perfect for sleep, it includes a night light, low-water indicator, and helps relieve dry skin, allergies, and colds.
Card games for everyone
Spice up game night with Taco vs Burrito—a fast-paced, easy-to-learn card game for 2-8 players that’s packed with fun characters and wild ingredients!
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