Midway Park in Ankeny, Iowa

Midway Park in Ankeny, Iowa Midway Park is Ankeny's newest park. My kids loved exploring this new neighborhood park. It is simple, yet has several unique elements that keep my kids engaged. They loved the multispinner carousel and I loved how easy it was to push. The main play structure invites kids to hang, sway, balance, slide, and slide. My kids could not get enough of the wackle bridge. It was fun to see my...

Des Moines Plant Stores

Des Moines Plant Stores Plants not only make your home look beautiful, but they can improve your mood and reduce stress for the whole family. Des Moines has several plant stores to choose from while making the plant-buying experience fun. Have you ever had a cocktail while shopping for plants or attended a yoga class surrounded by greenery? Check out our list of Des Moines plant shops to learn more. If you are looking for outdoor...

Montessori Schools in Des Moines

Montessori Schools in Des Moines Des Moines, Iowa is full of great schools to choose from for your kiddos. Whether it’s private or public we are very lucky to have a plethora of quality school choices.  If you aren’t familiar with Montessori, here is a summary: Montessori is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. In Montessori classrooms, children make creative choices in their learning, while the...

Des Moines Parks Perfect for Muddy Days

Des Moines Parks Perfect for Muddy Days When the weather starts to finally warm up and the snow melts, playgrounds with lots of dirt or sparse wood chips can turn into mud pits. No worries! Many parks in the Des Moines metro area are perfect for these days. Here is a list of playgrounds with rubber footing (not all, but some of our favorites) around Des Moines, Iowa so you can get outside even if...

Swim Lessons in Des Moines

Swim Lessons in Des Moines Soon enough our children will be wanting to take a dip in the pool. Now is the time to do your research and begin registering your child for swim lessons in Des Moines, Iowa so they can be confident swimmers. Learning to do the back float and breaststroke is important and swimming is an essential life skill. The very first step is to determine whether you will start now with...