Accessories & Gifts
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Carriage House Gifts : Gluten intolerance doesn't mean you have to go without some of your favorite foods... Treat yourself or someone you love to our specialty gift baskets or birthday party & school treats.
Emma Kate Creations : Custom Scrapbooks and Kid's Wall Art. We do the work...you do the memory-making!
Jelly Bean Quilts : Put those no longer used baby clothes to good use with keepsake quilts!
Simply For Giggles : Simply For Giggles offers a relaxing, fun, boutique environment where you can create the perfect room for your child or grandchild. We offer a variety of beautiful furniture, bedding, accessories & gifts * Shopping service to help you select the perfect room or gift * Professional interior design and mural painting services -- Now 2 Locations -- Visit either our East Village or West Glen boutique!
The Pink Hippo : We specialize in *creating* the most unique hair accessories for all the little divas in your life. We also carry lots of other "must have" girly stuff and unique gifts for birthdays and baby showers. Such as.... beautiful boutique infant hats, sparkling ballet shoes, bling princess t-shirts, custom name bracelets and personalized chenille tooth fairy pillows...just to name a few!
Urban Belly : A funky little boutique for bellies & babies. Located in the East Village - downtown Des Moines.
Z-TAGZ : Personalized Sterling Silver Necklaces with your child or grandchild's name and birth date. Custom necklace with one tag or multiple tags.

Adoption Services
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Amusements/Rides
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Animal Shelters
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Announcements/Invitations
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Art Classes
Ankeny Art Center : The Ankeny Art Center is proud to offer Year-Round Classes, Exhibitions, and Yearly Events. Check our website for a complete listing of our Youth Classes that includes painting, pottery, and much more!

Baby Gear
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Balloons
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Baseball
Iowa Cubs Knothole Gang : Treat your child to a special Birthday Bash celebration with the Iowa Cubs and a summer membership to the Iowa Cubs Knothole Gang. Access to 7 I-Cubs games, treats, t-shirt, a baseball clinic on the field, and a chance to win great prizes!

Birthday Cakes
One Sweet Treat : Unique, made-from-scratch Specialty Party Cakes, Cookies and Confections. For any and all occasions!

Birthday Parties
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Birthdays by Mandy : Custom Themed Parties for kids that are as unique as your child.
Iowa Cubs Knothole Gang : Treat your child to a special Birthday Bash celebration with the Iowa Cubs and a summer membership to the Iowa Cubs Knothole Gang. Access to 7 I-Cubs games, treats, t-shirt, a baseball clinic on the field, and a chance to win great prizes!
Little Princess Parties : Have a character-themed birthday party for your little princess! Call Sarah for more information or to book a party.
Mad Science of Iowa : Sparking children's imaginations, Mad Science is the leading science provider in central Iowa. Call today to schedule your birthday party or ask about our year-round and summer camp programs!
Playground For Kids : The Playground For Kids is located across from Outback Steakhouse in Ankeny. With 5 interactive inflatables and a 45-foot-long treehouse playstructure, the kids will stay entertained for hours and hours. *Pay $7 and play all day, with no arcade games * Kid-favorite foods available in the "Treehouse" concession * Children will wear themselves out each time you visit! * Private parties also available Tues, Thurs nights, Saturdays & Sundays * Locally parent owned & operated!
Recess Go Bananas : OPEN PLAY ALL DAY - EVERY DAY! Arcade Games * Rides * Inflatables * Birthday Packages * The Recess Limo!

Books/Book Stores
The Picture Book Patch : Where you can buy, sell or trade lightly 'loved' children's books. We have new, used and vintage books available!

Bowling Centers
Val Lanes : Smoke-Free, Chemical-Free Bowling for Families! We do birthday parties, youth bowling leagues, day care groups, and more.....

Broomball Facilities
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Business Opportunities
Kelly's Kids : Mix & Match kids clothes you won't find anywhere else. Call Melinda to host a Kelly's Kids clothing party in your own home!
The Mom Team : Earn a great income from home -- go to our web site for more information!
Work at Home United : *Dependable, Accumulating Monthly Income * Bonuses * Incentives * Car Allowance * Job Stability * Security * This is Your Life, Your Dreams, Your Business!

Camps
Mad Science of Iowa : Sparking children's imaginations, Mad Science is the leading science provider in central Iowa. Call today to schedule your birthday party or ask about our year-round and summer camp programs!
Music Through The Stages : Kindermusik classes incorporate music & movement, instruments, books, and sign language. Carefully-created curriculum based on Kindermusik's 25 years experience in music & child development. Nuturing one-on-one time each week for you and your child!
Songs and Signs : Songs and Signs, LLC offers amazing family-oriented programs! *Music Together: Early Childhood Music & Movement Classes geared for children ages newborn-kindergarten and their adults. WDM, DM and Ankeny. Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer sessions. *Signing Smart: Sign Language Classes for Hearing Infants & Toddlers and their adults. 5 and 10 week sessions. WDM only. *Simply Music: Group Piano Lessons for Ages 7 and up. A remarkable, Australian-developed piano program that has beginning students playing great-sounding pop, blues, classical and accompaniment pieces - immediately - from their very first lessons. WDM only.

Caricatures
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Catering & Meal Prep Services
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Chess Instruction
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Child Care Facilities
Bob & Billie Ray Child Development Center : 2008 ChildCare Openings Available! Contact Amy Stevens, Child Development Director, for enrollment in our childcare programs.
Lil Scholars Preschool : Convenient location - just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Preschool and childcare with licensed teachers for 3-5 year olds.

Children's Clothing & Accessories
Jelly Bean Quilts : Put those no longer used baby clothes to good use with keepsake quilts!
Kelly's Kids : Mix & Match kids clothes you won't find anywhere else. Call Melinda to host a Kelly's Kids clothing party in your own home!
Kidding Around : Celebrating over 10 Years of the latest and hottest brands! Kidding Around pays cash for your gently used kids' clothes, toys & furniture. Shop for sizes Newborn to Junior!
Me 'n Mommy To Be : Quality Children & Maternity Consignments No Appointment Necessary! • Why pay $15 to Consign? • You can drop a bin off & pick it up at your convenience. • Someone else will price and tag all of your items. • Year-round advertising for your items. Gift cards available and rewards Loyalty points card for shopping with Me 'n Mommy To Be!
Simply For Giggles : Simply For Giggles offers a relaxing, fun, boutique environment where you can create the perfect room for your child or grandchild. We offer a variety of beautiful furniture, bedding, accessories & gifts * Shopping service to help you select the perfect room or gift * Professional interior design and mural painting services -- Now 2 Locations -- Visit either our East Village or West Glen boutique!
Smart E Pants : Personalized children's apparel & gifts. We do individual orders and home parties. Call Deb for more information today!
The Pink Hippo : We specialize in *creating* the most unique hair accessories for all the little divas in your life. We also carry lots of other "must have" girly stuff and unique gifts for birthdays and baby showers. Such as.... beautiful boutique infant hats, sparkling ballet shoes, bling princess t-shirts, custom name bracelets and personalized chenille tooth fairy pillows...just to name a few!
Urban Belly : A funky little boutique for bellies & babies. Located in the East Village - downtown Des Moines.

Children's Hair Salons
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Children's Room Decor
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Emma Kate Creations : Custom Scrapbooks and Kid's Wall Art. We do the work...you do the memory-making!
Jelly Bean Quilts : Put those no longer used baby clothes to good use with keepsake quilts!
Kidding Around : Celebrating over 10 Years of the latest and hottest brands! Kidding Around pays cash for your gently used kids' clothes, toys & furniture. Shop for sizes Newborn to Junior!
Simply For Giggles : Simply For Giggles offers a relaxing, fun, boutique environment where you can create the perfect room for your child or grandchild. We offer a variety of beautiful furniture, bedding, accessories & gifts * Shopping service to help you select the perfect room or gift * Professional interior design and mural painting services -- Now 2 Locations -- Visit either our East Village or West Glen boutique!

Chiropractic Clinics
E.P. True Chiropractic : Our mission at EP True Chiropractic is to provide the best family wellness chiropractic care. We care for each and every practice member by eliminating the damaging effects of vertebral subluxations. Our Areas of Specialty Are: * Pediatric chiropractic * Infants to adolescents * Athletic injuries * Enhance sports performance & Improve your family's health under chiropractic care!
Gengler Chiropractic : Dr. Kirby Gengler provides chiropractic care, nutrition advice and exercise rehab. Located in the western suburbs and easily accessible from anywhere in Central Iowa.

Confections
One Sweet Treat : Unique, made-from-scratch Specialty Party Cakes, Cookies and Confections. For any and all occasions!

Consignments-Retail
Kidding Around : Celebrating over 10 Years of the latest and hottest brands! Kidding Around pays cash for your gently used kids' clothes, toys & furniture. Shop for sizes Newborn to Junior!
Me 'n Mommy To Be : Quality Children & Maternity Consignments No Appointment Necessary! • Why pay $15 to Consign? • You can drop a bin off & pick it up at your convenience. • Someone else will price and tag all of your items. • Year-round advertising for your items. Gift cards available and rewards Loyalty points card for shopping with Me 'n Mommy To Be!

Cupcakes & Cookies
One Sweet Treat : Unique, made-from-scratch Specialty Party Cakes, Cookies and Confections. For any and all occasions!

Custom Art & Furniture
Simply For Giggles : Simply For Giggles offers a relaxing, fun, boutique environment where you can create the perfect room for your child or grandchild. We offer a variety of beautiful furniture, bedding, accessories & gifts * Shopping service to help you select the perfect room or gift * Professional interior design and mural painting services -- Now 2 Locations -- Visit either our East Village or West Glen boutique!

Custom Mural Painting
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Simply For Giggles : Simply For Giggles offers a relaxing, fun, boutique environment where you can create the perfect room for your child or grandchild. We offer a variety of beautiful furniture, bedding, accessories & gifts * Shopping service to help you select the perfect room or gift * Professional interior design and mural painting services -- Now 2 Locations -- Visit either our East Village or West Glen boutique!

Dance
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Dentists - Pediatric
Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center : As a parent, you want to do everything you can to give your child advantages in life, including the self-confidence of a bright, healthy smile. Dr. Matt understands; that's why he uses the latest equipment for the most comfortable procedures and attractive results. He offers the following: *Comfy exams & cleanings * Fluoride treatments * Sealants * Soothing nitrous oxide & general anesthesia to help your child relax * Kid-friendly atmosphere
Jordan Creek Pediatric Dentistry : Specialized dentistry for Infants, Children, Adolescents & Special Needs Persons. Parents Trust Us, Children Love Us!

Dog Kennels
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Drop-In Playcare Centers
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Employment Opportunities
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Enrichment Programs & Instruction
Mad Science of Iowa : Sparking children's imaginations, Mad Science is the leading science provider in central Iowa. Call today to schedule your birthday party or ask about our year-round and summer camp programs!

Festivals
Polk County Conservation : This fall, "play local" and bring the family to the annual Pelican Festival and Amazing Prairie Festival for activities, food and fun!

Food - Specialty Items
Carriage House Gifts : Gluten intolerance doesn't mean you have to go without some of your favorite foods... Treat yourself or someone you love to our specialty gift baskets or birthday party & school treats.

Garage Sales
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Gym & Fitness
Sapphire Gymnastics Academy : Go to our web site for more information about fall enrollment and classes!

Gymnastics & Instruction
Sapphire Gymnastics Academy : Go to our web site for more information about fall enrollment and classes!

Hair Accessories
The Pink Hippo : We specialize in *creating* the most unique hair accessories for all the little divas in your life. We also carry lots of other "must have" girly stuff and unique gifts for birthdays and baby showers. Such as.... beautiful boutique infant hats, sparkling ballet shoes, bling princess t-shirts, custom name bracelets and personalized chenille tooth fairy pillows...just to name a few!

Health & Wellness Information
Carriage House Gifts : Gluten intolerance doesn't mean you have to go without some of your favorite foods... Treat yourself or someone you love to our specialty gift baskets or birthday party & school treats.
E.P. True Chiropractic : Our mission at EP True Chiropractic is to provide the best family wellness chiropractic care. We care for each and every practice member by eliminating the damaging effects of vertebral subluxations. Our Areas of Specialty Are: * Pediatric chiropractic * Infants to adolescents * Athletic injuries * Enhance sports performance & Improve your family's health under chiropractic care!
Gengler Chiropractic : Dr. Kirby Gengler provides chiropractic care, nutrition advice and exercise rehab. Located in the western suburbs and easily accessible from anywhere in Central Iowa.
Polk County Health Department : The Polk County Health Department provides services and programs designed to prevent disease, enhance health and promote good health choices for Central Iowa families. Many of our services are at low cost or free.

Hobby Supplies
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Hockey
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Hotels/Motels
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Ice Skating Facilities
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Indoor Play Facilities
Playground For Kids : The Playground For Kids is located across from Outback Steakhouse in Ankeny. With 5 interactive inflatables and a 45-foot-long treehouse playstructure, the kids will stay entertained for hours and hours. *Pay $7 and play all day, with no arcade games * Kid-favorite foods available in the "Treehouse" concession * Children will wear themselves out each time you visit! * Private parties also available Tues, Thurs nights, Saturdays & Sundays * Locally parent owned & operated!
Recess Go Bananas : OPEN PLAY ALL DAY - EVERY DAY! Arcade Games * Rides * Inflatables * Birthday Packages * The Recess Limo!

Insurance Providers
ABBA Plans Insurance : Affordable Health Insurance for the Self-Employed and Small Business Owner. Contact Kaylynn Rau, Sr. Account Executive, for information and appointment.

Jewelry
Z-TAGZ : Personalized Sterling Silver Necklaces with your child or grandchild's name and birth date. Custom necklace with one tag or multiple tags.

Job Openings
Sears Holdings : Full and Part-Time Hours Available for Parents and Grandparents. A variety of schedules and hours. Please apply!

Kids' Clubs
Iowa Cubs Knothole Gang : Treat your child to a special Birthday Bash celebration with the Iowa Cubs and a summer membership to the Iowa Cubs Knothole Gang. Access to 7 I-Cubs games, treats, t-shirt, a baseball clinic on the field, and a chance to win great prizes!

Language Classes
Language Schoolhouse : The Language Schoolhouse offers weekly Spanish language lessons to young children in the Central Iowa area. Children are exposed to Spanish through fun, age & developmentally appropriate activities conducted primarily in the Spanish language. Learning a second language offers life-long benefits: *Builds brain power, cognitive skills & creativity *Raises self-esteem *Enhances problem solving skills *Increases appreciation of other cultures.

Laser Tag
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Learning Assessment
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Maternity Clothing
Urban Belly : A funky little boutique for bellies & babies. Located in the East Village - downtown Des Moines.

Medical Services/Clinics
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Mini-Golf
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Museums
Ankeny Art Center : The Ankeny Art Center is proud to offer Year-Round Classes, Exhibitions, and Yearly Events. Check our website for a complete listing of our Youth Classes that includes painting, pottery, and much more!

Music Classes & Instruction
Music Through The Stages : Kindermusik classes incorporate music & movement, instruments, books, and sign language. Carefully-created curriculum based on Kindermusik's 25 years experience in music & child development. Nuturing one-on-one time each week for you and your child!
Songs and Signs : Songs and Signs, LLC offers amazing family-oriented programs! *Music Together: Early Childhood Music & Movement Classes geared for children ages newborn-kindergarten and their adults. WDM, DM and Ankeny. Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer sessions. *Signing Smart: Sign Language Classes for Hearing Infants & Toddlers and their adults. 5 and 10 week sessions. WDM only. *Simply Music: Group Piano Lessons for Ages 7 and up. A remarkable, Australian-developed piano program that has beginning students playing great-sounding pop, blues, classical and accompaniment pieces - immediately - from their very first lessons. WDM only.

Nanny Agencies
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Opticians/Optometrists
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Outdoor/Indoor Play Systems
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Party & Event Planning
AJ's Perfect Party Planning : We can plan the event of your dreams! Call Andrea at 515-285-3585.
Birthdays by Mandy : Custom Themed Parties for kids that are as unique as your child.

Photo Booths
Joe's Photo Booth : Use a photo booth at your next event -- it will be the hit of the party! Call Joe to book your event.

Photographers
Black Photography : Jennifer Black Photography - unique, beautiful photography for all of life's events.
Jolesch Photography : Trust Jolesch Photography for your children's portraits.

Pizza Parlor
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Playground Systems/Swingsets
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Portraits
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