Becky
Becky is a Minnesota Native and Wisconsin Badger fan living in the heart of Hawkeye Country. Since graduating from high school, she has lived in Duluth, MN; Birmingham, UK; Minneapolis, MN; Louisville, KY; and Madison, WI, but is now happy to call Iowa City home. She and her husband have been married for ten years and have a spirited four-year-old daughter and a mischievous baby boy. Becky juggles working from home and keeping two kids happy each and every day. In her free time, she enjoys working her side business, spending time with friends, relaxing with a good book, and eating snacks.
The Importance of Reading Aloud to Your Child
I personally have a strong passion for books and reading. I have loved reading for as long as I can remember and have a bit of a weakness when it comes to purchasing books....
Midnight Call Into Darkness: Seeking Solidarity During Struggles
Hello…?
Mom of an almost three-year-old…are you out there in the midnight darkness?
Somewhere…? Anywhere…?
It’s the middle of the night and I can’t sleep. See, I’m a mom of an almost three-year-old, too. And I can’t sleep because I...
Flying High in the Sky
So my husband and I recently had the pleasure of traveling, by plane, with our two-and-a-half-year-old toddler. I should mention, too, that she has never flown before. Oh yeah, and she’s potty training.
During the...
10 Tips to Make the Most of Your Kid-Free Trip to the Mall
My default shopping partner is my 2.5 year old daughter. Since I’m a SAHM, we are together most days and that includes shopping days. And for the most part, shopping with my daughter is...
My Five Must-Have Items
Do you have a few items in your house, or as part of your daily routine, that you just can’t live without? I have a bunch, but I thought today I’d share with you...
Keeping Things Real {Hairy}
The smell of fall fills the air and temps are not-so-slowly dropping. Even though fall allergies always had a way of taking up residence in my nose and eyes this time of year, I...
My 3-Mile Journey
My internal alarm clock went off right at 7:00am on the dot and I woke to a crisp, cool (almost too cool) October morning. I made my way into my daughter’s room to get...
Mom’s Guide to Library Story Times in the Corridor
Fall is officially upon us, and I for one absolutely love the cooler weather! There's just something so cozy about wearing hoodies and fleece lined leggings. And I do not, for a moment, miss...
I’m Guilty of Ignoring, Threatening, Bribing, and Lying to My Child
First, let me start out by saying that I love my daughter more than anything. She is never neglected or knowingly put in harm’s way because of my actions. In fact, on a spoiled...
