Megan
Megan, an Iowa native from West Branch, shares her home with husband Cody, two adorable kiddos Charlie and Gwen and their pet dust bunnies. When she is not smooching on them she is trying to change lives as a social worker. You can find her running endless errands in Liza the mini(van) or on a hot date with her treadmill watching IPTV. Since having baby #2 she is drowning in laundry and love and someday hopes to foster or adopt if fate will allow.
Mom Hacks: By Moms and For Moms
While life is grand, it sure can be chaotic as a mom. Since life is definitely too short to do things the long way, I compiled all the ICM writers' favorite mom hacks to...
Is It An Emergency or Not? Where to Go For Medical Care
It’s so hard when your little one is sick and you’re not sure what to do. Recently I went through a scary ordeal with a sick kiddo and a middle of the night...
Medical Expenses & Health Insurance: How to Understand It and Pay for It
After a recent Emergency Room trip with one of my kids, I felt a common fear among parents: how much is this going to cost? I know I made the right decision to go...
Wondering What to Buy at Costco? 8 Favorite Costco Items
In Coralville tucked behind the interstate is a not-so-hidden gem. Costco offers more than bulk items for offices or a gaggle of kids. While membership is required for this warehouse club, I have found...
15 Indoor Play Places in the Iowa City Area
Looking to beat the heat, get out of the cold, or do something indoors to entertain the kiddos? No matter what season of Iowa weather or motherhood, there are many options for indoor fun...
You Have Your Hands Full
I hear this almost daily. From strangers, coworkers, family. Shopping, at a funeral, on walks with my kids.
They are 3-and-a-half and 1-and-a-half. I do have my hands full. My kids are rambunctious, daring, emotional,...
Lost: The Day I Lost My Child in Public + What You Need to...
I looked up and realized the little girl in the red shirt I had been watching was not MY little girl. Another toddler with a red shirt, dark hair, and of similar height had...
Celebrate Earth Day at Home: 14 Small Ways to Make a Big Impact
Reducing your carbon footprint doesn’t have to be expensive or inconvenient. With Earth Day on April 22nd let’s challenge ourselves to make meaningful changes to benefit our family, our community and our world. It...
Shop for Groceries in your Underwear: A Guide to Online Grocery Shopping in the...
Ok, a bit of click bait. Seriously though, you can! You can do it on your lunch break at work, or waiting to pick up your kid from school. While you wait at the...
Favorite Aldi Finds
Aldi is ahhhhh-mazing. If you go, you already know. If you don’t, you NEED to check it out. We have a beautiful newly remodeled location in Iowa City and another great location in Coralville. ...