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.
8 {FREE!} Things Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day
If you type "Mother's Day gift ideas" into Google Shopping, you will get a long list of the latest and greatest things that Mom "needs" this Mother's Day. Suggestions cover all areas of the...
Where to get Sunday Brunch in the Iowa City Area
Who doesn't love Sunday brunch? Our family's recent routine has been to get in a little breakfast before heading to church on Sunday morning, and then come home after Sunday School and make a...
Choosing an Iowa City Neighborhood: A Mom’s Guide to North Liberty
Check out our "Moving to Iowa City Guide" and learn everything you need to know, from buying and selling your house, to schools, grocery stores, neighborhoods, and more! Brought to you by The Bails Team...
Beyond “No Means No”: Teaching Consent to Young Kids
A couple of months ago my son was playing sword fight with one of his friends. She and he were running around the living room, yelling, screaming, whooping it up and having a wonderful...
So…THAT Happened: Epic Moments in Parenting
We've all been there. That moment when you are finally starting to feel like you've got this parenting thing under control and BAM! Something happens that knocks you off your pedestal and reminds you...
Living With the Early Bird: 4 Tips For Parents of Early Risers
You know the saying, "The early bird gets the worm." Well, my kids must have heard that phrase somehow while they were still cooking, because they have taken it to heart from the moment...
The Christmas Letter: How to Write One and Why You Should
Hi. My name is Sarah, and I write a yearly Christmas letter.
Please don't groan! I know all of the stereotypes of the Christmas letter: They're either boring, dry, and uninteresting lists of the year's...
Santa Sightings 2016! Where to See Santa in the Iowa City Area
Visiting Santa is a treasured holiday tradition for many families. We just so happen to have some insider information on Santa's whereabouts, and we've compiled this guide to help you and your family track...
Voting in Iowa City: Everything You Need to Know
It is no secret to anyone that we are in the thick of a general election season. Political ads abound on television, radio, and in print. Everyone seems to want to tell you why...
My Birthday Body Promises: Learning to Love My Post-Baby Body
Earlier this month I turned 37 years old. I know, it's not polite for a lady to reveal her age, but hey, whoever said that I was a proper lady?
My birthday has prompted me...