Des Moines Parent Spotlight: Tricia Calik Owner of Encourage Club Tricia Calik is passionate about supporting parents with practical tips and coaching services so they can decode a child’s challenging behaviors through a holistic lens and respond with respect. To do so, she launched the Encourage Club in 2022. Des Moines Parent connected with Tricia to learn more. Give us a little background on yourself. I have been married to my husband for nine years, and...
Des Moines Parent Spotlight: Sara McClintock Sara McClintock’s pride and joy are her two children. Perhaps next on the list of what makes her proud, though, is her business, through which she helps people create a healthy lifestyle. Des Moines Parent connected with Sara to learn more. Give us a little background on yourself. I am a single mamma, divorced twice. I have two children who are amazing. I do now have a boyfriend who...
Best Pizza in Des Moines, Iowa Marinara sauce, gooey cheese, perfectly cooked crust. Nothing sends my kids running to the dinner table faster than shouting pizza! And because we live in the Midwest, where we learned this tradition, of course, we need the “good ranch” to dip our crust. Luckily there are many great local pizza places around the metro whether you like New York style, thin crust, deep dish, or anything in between. What...
Sawgrass Park in Ankeny - A Hidden Gem! A hidden gem! Sawgrass Park is tucked in residential neighborhoods and boasts a beautiful park, public fishing access, soccer fields, and open-air shelter. Address 2222 SW 36th Street in Ankeny, Iowa. Basic Details Name: Sawgrass ParkType: Places to play and places to take a walkBathrooms: Yes, non-flushShade: Yes, shaded shelterPlayground: YesTrails: Yes, pavedWater: Yes, pondOfficial Website: https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/sawgrasspark-80 Park Amenities Drinking Fountain Fishing Grill Kybo Parking Lot Picnic Shelters...
Otter Creek Park in Ankeny, Iowa Otter Creek Park is conveniently located just off I-35 in the northern part of Ankeny. With wide open spaces, a well-maintained baseball field, golfing, and a playground, Otter Creek Park is a beautiful spot to spend an afternoon! Address NE 36th ST and NE Delaware Avenue in Ankeny. Basic Park Details Name: Otter Creek ParkType: Places to playBathrooms: YesShade: Yes, shaded shelterPlayground: YesOfficial Website: https://www.ankenyiowa.gov/facilities/facility/details/ottercreekpark-74 Park Amenities Backstop Baseball Fields...