Rebecca
Reality Check: What Moms Eat For Dinner In Real Life
I looove a good reality check. A big dose of perspective (and Lexapro) is just what the doctor ordered when I’m feeling overwhelmed or like everyone else is doing this Mom Thang better than...
NOPE: 3 Common Phrases That DON’T Work for Me (+ What I Tell Myself...
I like to consider myself well-educated in the "personal growth" genre of literature. I’ve read books on meditation, love languages, and mindsets. I enjoy learning about the science behind habits and how to embrace...
2019: The Year I’m Not Talking About My Weight
Let me tell you a little story about a friend (spoiler alert: I’m the friend).
This “friend” set a New Year’s Resolution to lose the baby weight, get in shape, and eat healthy. She thought...
Just Wingin’ It: Our Family’s Made-Up Traditions for the Winter Solstice
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve said, “We’ll just wing it!” I’d be able to pay off my student loans, afford organic produce, and buy everything on page 32 of the...
Spooky Smoothies: Get Major Cool Mom Points With Minimal Effort
Raise your hand if you think parenting is hard.
Me, too.
Raise your hand if sometimes the pressure of doing really elaborate things for the holidays gets overwhelming?
I see you, Sister. Me, too.
Now raise your hand...
We Did It! 7 Reflections of a First Time Kindergarten Mom
My firstborn baby boy did it. He woke up one morning, ate some breakfast, put on his shoes, and went to school.
Not playschool.
Not preschool.
But School with a capital S.
KINDERGARTEN. The topic 9 out of...
North Liberty’s Centennial Park is Open and AWESOME! {Video}
Have you heard? A brand new park is open and ready for action! Check out all the fun elements it has to offer!
https://youtu.be/qhuhHc76wWU
Aren't we so lucky to live in a place that makes great...
Mommas: Go Hug Your Babies
I’m going to keep this short and sweet because we’ve all got places to go (work, the grocery store) and people to see (mainly just the people at the grocery store). So here we...
The Time is Now: Why I Immediately Started Memorizing Ninja Turtle Facts
I had just strapped the kids into their carseats and hustled into the front seat of our van, clicking my own seatbelt while tossing granola bars over my shoulder so that my kids could...
5 Easy & Engaging Valentine’s Day Activities for You And Your Kids
Hooray! We survived the Holidays! All of the recycling from the Christmas toy explosion has been taken away, that Elf is stuffed somewhere in the garage, and the tree is on the curb (or maybe it’s...