Kaitlyn Swaim
Kaitlyn is the owner of Cedar Rapids Moms Blog and is an Iowa girl who has been married to her husband, Joshua, since 2007! She’s a busy work-at-home mama to their 5 children: 3 girls and 2 boys! A true Hawkeye, she graduated from the University of Iowa with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, something that comes in handy on a daily basis while trying to raise 5 kids! Her favorite things to do include spending time with her family, cheering on the Hawkeyes, reading a good book, shopping (of course!), and checking out all the activities the Corridor has to offer!
New Mom Confidential: My Post-Delivery Must-Haves
When I was a first-time mom I was completely overwhelmed with all the lists of "must-have" baby items that I found in parenting magazines and even more, on the baby registry lists! What the...
Meet Our Newest ICMB Team Member!!
I'm so excited to introduce you all to our sweet new addition, Keaton Isaiah Swaim!! To say we are completely enamored with him is an understatement!! He has fit into our family perfectly from...
Traditional Values in a “Non-Traditional” Family
My family is in the middle of what we loving call “Celebration Week!” Within one week’s time we celebrate our dating anniversary, our oldest daughter’s birthday, our wedding anniversary, and my birthday! It’s a...
Confessions of a Garage Sale Newbie
I held my first garage sale last weekend. And lived to tell about it. {Enter your congratulations here!} Seriously. Having a garage sale is serious work…way more than I anticipated! Our family recently moved...
Three’s Company?
You know, I never really had the first-time expectant mom jitters. I wasn't very nervous about having a baby the first time around. I think it was mostly naiveté...I had no idea what to...
My Top 5 Ways To Celebrate the 4th of July In the Iowa City...
Today is the 4th of July! I know I'm looking forward to a day of fun and relaxation with my family–aren't you? Maybe you're still looking for some ideas for things to do, so...
Sweet Rewards: Using Positive Reinforcement to Encourage Positive Behavior
Tantrums. Arguments. Meltdowns. Oh, the joys of having a 4 year-old daughter. Let's be honest, these are the realities we face when we have a child of any age! Especially girls...they come with a...
Product Review and Giveaway: Belevation Maternity Support
I am currently finishing up my 2nd trimester and am feeling the strain. With both my girls I gained a lot of weight and my belly got VERY big, particularly at the end. With...
Tips for Surviving Toddlerhood
Miss Kinley is 1 year old and we have officially hit toddlerhood. Heaven, help me! It seems like kids change so quickly from being babies to being toddlers, and I wonder where the time...
Teaching Generosity.
Our family recently decided to sponsor a child through Compassion International. While my husband was at a concert, he picked up a packet for a little 4 year-old boy from Bolivia named Christhian. Isn’t...