While the winter season is quickly coming to an end, we are still likely to experience some cooler weather for another month or two.  Listed below are some helpful tips to keep your apartment feeling warm and cozy this winter: Put your cooking skills to good use and bake something.  Cooking some of your favorite comfort food recipes will make your apartment... [Read more...]

Just because you live in an apartment doesn't mean you can't enjoy nature. One great way to bring the outdoors inside is by creating an indoor garden for your Sun Prairie apartment. You'll need to take care in choosing the best plants for your indoor garden, but no worries--we have a few great suggestions. Here are some of the most ideal plants for an... [Read more...]

Many of us no longer have the luxury of the 1 hour lunch break due to increasing workloads.  While this may mean that you are moving up the corporate ladder, it may also be related to the extra 5 pounds that you've recently packed on.  All too often we turn to fattening and greasy fast food while sitting at our desks to serve as a quick fix for our lunch cravings.... [Read more...]

Some Residents of Sun Prairie apartments in West Des Moines are strict vegetarians, but that's no reason for them to have to cook at home every night. There are some great vegetarian restaurants near West Des Moines, and many of them are close to Sun Prairie apartments. Here are just a few: Fresh Cafe and Market In addition to the cafe location,... [Read more...]

If you’re living in Sun Prairie apartments in West Des Moines, IA and are looking to express your creativity, then you should definitely have a look into taking some local painting classes! One school of art within proximity is the Des Moines Art Center, located on Grand Ave. With both exhibitions to look at and classes to take for all ages, the Des... [Read more...]

Life in the Sun Prairie Apartments is like a family friendly haven as the community features 4 unique playgrounds, 4 pools, a basketball court, a volleyball court, picnic areas, and onsite childcare.  On a warm and sunny day, the opportunities for your child to have fun in our community are endless; however, during the cooler winter months, fun generally... [Read more...]

If you don't smoke and live in one of the smoke-free apartments at Sun Prairie West Des Moines, you likely have another vice...coffee. There are plenty of coffee shops in the area, but here are three best: 1. La Barista is located on Grand Avenue.  It was created in 1996 as a cafe and coffee shop to give locals a chance to meet, grab their favorite drink,... [Read more...]

West Des Moines is a terrific city for nature lovers to call home, and Sun Prairie apartments are close to some of the best scenic trails in West Des Moines.  There are 35 miles of trails for bikers and hikers winding through West Des Moines connecting to other metro trails, and there is even access to the trails in some neighborhoods in the city. Some... [Read more...]