Parenting Close to the Heart
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Environmentalism/Sustainable Building |
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| If you know of a good resource that should be listed here, please contact us. Please, no MLMs. And if you know a resource here is outdates, please also let us know!! |
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| Child Care | |
| End of the Rainbow Natural Living Child Care: 660 64th St, Des Moines. 515-255-9722. | |
| Education | |
IDEA: Iowans Dedicated to Educational Alternatives NICHE: Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators Sayre Montessori School: 1700 28th Street, West Des Moines, 255-7378 Montessori & More: 5160 Park Av, Des Moines, 288-9558 Montessori Children's House: 1025 28th St, West Des Moines, 255-1073 Montessori Children's Center: 8509 Alice Ave, Clive, 278-4262 |
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| Environmentalism/Sustainable Building | |
1000 Friends of Iowa: Citizens United for Responsible Land Use Center on Sustainable Communities: Promoting Residential Green Building in Iowa. Just Add Water: Water gardens. Silent Rivers: Green Building. (515) 266-6702 Zero Energy Healthy Homes: Highly energy efficient sustainable residences and commercial buildings. (641) 691-3911 |
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| Farms and CSAs | |
Local Foods Connection: Enrolls low-income families in CSA Programs. Eat Wild: Directory of Iowa-raised Pastured Products (far from comprehensive!) Simply Food, Nothing Extra: Yahoo group connecting Iowa consumers with Iowa producers. No fee. Audubon County Family Farm: Pork, chicken, and eggs sustainably raised without antibiotics. Blue Gate Farms: Pesticide-free CSA, and a booth at the Downtown Farmer's Market Central Iowa Small Farms: Three farms, coming together to bring you Sample Sundays. Coyote Run Farm: 641-947-4052. In Lacona. Chemical-free produce and some meat. Dalla Terra Ranch: All-natural, grass-fed lamb. Griffieon Family Farm: Antibiotic-free, no hormone-added beef, pork, chicken, turkeys, eggs. 964-0876. Growing Harmony Farm: Community Supported Agriculture. In Nevada. Happy Hollow Farm: Naturally raised chicken, beef, pork. Health on the Hoof: Grass-fed Beef, chemical and hormone free. Hooper's Funny Farm CSA: Grows without the use of Chemicals and strives to make gardening fun for children. Alexis Hooper. 291-7873 Iowa Natural : Chemical free soybean oil. Malabar Farm: Natural, grass-fed beef and lamb. St. Charles. 641-765-4356 Northern Prairie Chevre: Goat cheese. One Step at a Time Gardens: CSA with deliveries in East Village/downtown DM and WDM Picket Fence Creamery: All natural milk, cream, ice cream, etc. Yum yum. Pinecrest: Oriental vegetables, fruit, nuts, prairie products grown without Chemicals. In Maxwell. Pulley Produce: Certified Organic Transitioning farm. 515-833-2212. In Earlham. Sheeder farms: Free-range chicken, turkey, eggs. Hormone and drug-free beef. Guthrie Center. 641-747-9956 Shepherd Hills Farm: In New Virginia, IA, delivers to the Metro. Bryan and Joan Samuell, 515-975-0541. Small Potatoes Farm: Certified organic farm just west of Des Moines. CSA. Turtle Farm: CSA, farm stand, and pick-your-own. Certified organic produce. Twin Girls Garden and Country Market: Offers chemical-free produce. 515-321-5900. In Madrid. Wallace Farms: Grass-fed Beef. Wilbers Northside Market: A CSA and Farm located in Boone Wills Family Orchard: Certified Organic Apple Products, pumpkins, squash, honey. Open seasonally. 515-993-5151. Buy Fresh, Buy Local: a guide to local farms and producers. Call Matt Russell, 271-4956, for more information. |
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| Farmer's Markets | |
Downtown Farmers Market: Saturday mornings on Court Avenue Drake Area Farmers Market: Wednesdays, 4-7, First Christian Church, 25th & University Valley Junction Farmer's Market: Thursdays, 4-8, 5th Street in Valley Junction (West Des Moines) Other Area Farmer's Markets: search this link for your county or city |
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| Food: Restaurants, Chefs, Etc | |
The Juice Co: Delicious smoothies made from fresh juices and organic/local wheatgrass. 334-9917. 8655 Douglas. Also in the Shops at Roosevelt on 42nd Street. Fork in the Road, Sheree Clark - Holistic health and nutrition counseling with a focus on fresh and raw foods. 249-2992. Sara B. Consulting - nutrition and lifestyle coach. Ritual Cafe: Coffee and Smoothies are their speciality; completely vegetarian menu. RAWphoria Live: raw, vegan snacks. (515) 710-5678 Fresh Cafe and Market: Specialize in healthy and organic options. Located in West Des Moines. Jason's Deli: Many ingredients are organic, and they also strive for fair trade products and environmentally friendly practices. Located in West Des Moines. Phat Chefs: Cooks with some local ingredients. Centro: Cooks with some local ingredients. Slow Food Iowa: Wholesome food and sustainable farming. Iowa City. Vegetarian Community of Iowa : Promoting the joy of a plant-based lifestyle. Prudent Produce: Organic produce delivery service based in Ankeny. There are many places in town to grab a vegan bite. Happy Cow has a directory, but many of the ethnic restaurants in town are vegan-friendly. |
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| Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Supplements, Etc. | |
Campbell's Nutrition: 4040 University in Des Moines, 2749 100th St in Urbandale, and 3300 SW 9 St in Des Moines Great Earth Vitamin Store: 2700 University Av, 225-4347 New City Market: 48th & University, 255-7380 Full Potential: 9992 Swanson in Clive, 331-2141 Gong Fu Tea: 414 East 6th St., 288-3388. Over 120 loose-leaf teas. Ganesa Birth Services: Sabbath Davies, Placenta Encapsulation. 515-779-9033 Sandy Easter, MSW, RN, CHt, Classical Homeopath: 515-255-6242. Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Healing Touch. Herb N Home: Herbal remedies, Kristi Burns. Lynnspirations Massage: Young Living Essential oils, skin care product and supplements. 270-7004 |
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| Midwifery and Women's Healthcare (including childbirth) | |
Birth-Related Organizations:
Certified Nurse Midwives:
Doulas:
Childbirth Education:
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| Natural Healthcare, General | |
Chiropractic:
Acupuncture:
Reiki and Healing Touch:
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Other Natural Healthcare Options:
Here is a nice directory of Holistic Wellness providers in Iowa. Central Iowa Energy Healers Meetup Group: Get together with other energy healers in Iowa. |
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| Natural Living Organizations | |
NOAH: Focuses on natural living and healthy living. Stands for Nourishing Organic Affectionate Homes. Mindful Living Group: Discusses natural and alternative solutions to conventional issues. |
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| Organic Grocery and Goods (see also Farms) | |
Campbell's Nutrition: 4040 University in Des Moines, 2749 100th St in Urbandale, and 3300 SW 9 St in Des Moines New City Market: 48th & University, 255-7380 Gateway Market and Cafe: 2002 Woodland Ave. Hy-Vee Healthmarket: HyVee stores throughout the metro have a small selection of organic foods Dahl's Foods: Offers a small selection of organic goods and produce Iowa Organic Association: Advancing Iowa's organic industries. Wheatsfield Grocery: Natural Foods Co-Op in Ames |
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Parenting Groups:
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| Pets | |
Iowa Veterinary Acupuncture: 277-0140. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for your pets. Animal Shaman: Pet Communication. |
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| Products, General | |
The Stork Wearhouse: Natural Products for Moms and Babies. Fair World Gallery: Fair trade items from around the world. Earth Wisdom: Natural, homemade bath and body items. Prairieland Herbs: Herbal bath and body products, essential oils, etc. Wallypop: Supporting a Natural Lifestyle: Natural Home products, reusable grocery bags, family cloth, cycle pads. Be the Butterfly: Environmentally Responsible Products and Gifts. 963-7877 Soapourri: Natural bath and body items. Morning Light Book Store: Books and events. Green Goods for the Home: A home party company featuring green goods. Prairie Eco Pack: Earth friendly packaging. Lynnspirations Massage: Young Living Essential oils, skin care product and supplements. 270-7004 |
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| Services, General | |
Earth Made Clean: Residential and Commercial cleaning. EcoMaids: Residential cleaning. Inner Gardener: A program of spirituality and creativity just for women. dsmBUZZ: It's all about Des Moines, baby! DesignArchy: Green graphic design by Tania Kac Studio 121: Organic salon studio in Urbandale. Contact Tiffany Algreen. 669-5601. |
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| Resources outside of the metro | |
Complementary Care Center: Atlantic, Iowa. Health food store, organic grocery, herbs, nutrition, Acupuncture of Iowa: Iowa City, Iowa. A variety of services are offered including acupuncture, nutrition, herbology, massage, and other therapies. Earth Wisdom: Natural skin and body care. Fairfield, Iowa. (641) 472-7010 New Beginnings Organic Salon: An organic hair salon in New Hampton. (641) 394-7292 Green Building Supply: Fairfield. |
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