The Mom Memo
The Mom Memo No. 88: The 12 Week Year
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Hey Mama
We’ve all been there: starting the New Year off ambitiously with a long list of resolutions that ultimately fade by the end of January. We recently started reading The 12 Week Year, which offers a fresh alternative to setting goals. Whether it’s finally tackling that side hustle or simply getting your inbox under control, this approach makes goal-setting less daunting and more achievable.
What’s a small, actionable goal you hope to achieve in 2025? We want to know!
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Explore the City
TAKE THE KIDS
Model Trains Display
Jan 17-19 | West Des Moines Public Library
See the DesMoiNTrak’s N-scale working model trains January 17-19, with train crafts for all ages. No registration needed.
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Kids Day of Science
Saturday, Jan 25, 1-3pm | Big Grove Brewery
The Big Grove taproom transforms into a science lab for Kids Day of Science, where STEAM STARZ and the Science Center of Iowa lead engaging hands-on experiments to inspire young minds.
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GET A SITTER
Botanical Blues
Sundays, 1-2pm & 3-4pm | Des Moines Botanical Garden
Des Moines’ favorite Sunday Blues returns for its 19th year, featuring new and returning bands on Sundays from January through March, with 1pm and 3pm shows and refreshments at the new Flora cafe.
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Full Moon Snowshoe Hike
Wednesday, Feb 12, 5:30-7pm | Pioneer Park
Experience winter magic on a snowshoe hike under the full moon. Gear is provided.
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Things We Love
Hair + Body Mist
Let this tropical-scented hair and body mist whisk you away to the beaches of St. Barts with its luxurious notes of dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, and musk.
Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings
This easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a cozy, creamy dish with tender chicken and shortcut dumplings—so effortless and delicious, our kids always want seconds!
Herd Mentality
Herd Mentality is an udderly hilarious party game that challenges players to guess what others are thinking to win cows while avoiding the pink cow of doom, making it perfect for family game nights with kids, teens, and adults aged 10+.
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