Sarah Bengtson
Sarah is a proud Iowa native who currently lives in North Liberty with her husband and 2 sons. She grew up in rural Benton county and moved to the Iowa City area in 2005 to attend graduate school at the University of Iowa in Physical Therapy. Now she balances raising two growing boys with a work as a pediatric physical therapist. Outside of work and family, Sarah loves music, playing her cello, running, baking, crochet, church activities, and cheering for the Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings.
4 Things I Learned Volunteering in My Kid’s Kindergarten Classroom
Sending your small child off to daycare, preschool, or school is difficult. It can be challenging to maintain a connection with what your child is doing, who their friends are, and how they are...
Community Supported Agriculture: A Guide to Local CSAs
Nothing says summertime like freshly-picked fruits and vegetables. We all know that tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and all manner of other produce taste best when they are in season and picked as close as possible...
Kindergarten 101: A Rookie Parent’s Guide
Starting kindergarten can be daunting for both students and parents. When my son started kindergarten last fall, one of the hardest things for me was to know what I was supposed to do and...
Easy Slow Cooker Squash Soup Recipe–Picky eater approved!
Nothing says winter like soup. I love the way that a simmering pot of soup can fill the whole house with yummy smells and warm your insides down to your toes when you sit...
Santa Sightings 2017: Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area
It's that time of year again, when Santa and his reindeer start making appearances all over the corridor. We at the Iowa City Moms Blog just so happen to have some insider information on...
Thanksgiving Dessert: Egg-Free Pumpkin Spice Cake
The turkey has been carved, the potatoes have been eaten, and the wine has been drunk. What's left to enjoy before the dishes are stacked and all retire to the living room to collapse...
What I Wish I Had Known: 3 Unexpected Hardships of Miscarriage
Our culture treats pregnancy and pregnancy loss in such a strange way. The common practice is not to share your news until 8 or 12 or 16 weeks, or whatever point each individual person...
A Letter To My Son On Your First Day of Kindergarten
To my son, on your first day of kindergarten,
Today you will start a new phase in your academic journey. Your book bag is ready, your supplies have been delivered, and your brand new lunch...
6 Screen-Free Ways to Survive a Long Car Trip With Kids
My husband and I know that it is important for our kids to have a good relationship with both sets of their grandparents, including understanding where they live and where they come from. My parents...
My Big Fat Mom Fail: The Common Accident that Could Have Killed My Toddler
The whole thing took less than 10 seconds.
We were playing in the basement playroom. I sat down for a moment and was perusing social media on my phone. Looking up, I saw my 15-month-old...