Susie
Susie is a mom of two, book-lover and frequent challah baker. In addition to working at The University of Iowa, Susie is a PTA volunteer and sorority advisor. She loves date nights in the Ped Mall, catching a show at the Englert, and most of all, cuddling her family on the couch.
Our Favorite Locations for Family Photos Around Iowa City
For my family in the 1980s, the destination for family photographs was a department store portrait studio. While studios continue to be a great option, outdoor locations can bring personality and variety to framed...
“Speaks Fluent Toddler”: How to Refresh Your Back-to-Work Resume {+ Infographic!}
I love resumes. Long before I actually worked at a career center, I would enthusiastically volunteer to review and edit my friends’ resumes. I’ve always found the process somewhat comforting. I get to humor...
What’s the Deal With Baby Shark? The Viral Video Every Toddler Loves
Nearly three years ago my older son introduced us to the slippery slope of YouTube videos for children. We were suddenly immersed in a world of bright colors, choppy animation, and high-pitched songs. Many tunes...
Iowa City Area Summer Events Calendar
There is something special about summer in Iowa City. Throw your lawn chairs in the trunk, grab the sunblock, and enjoy a jam-packed season of festivals, farmers’ markets, and food. There are just too many...
Working with Herky? Parenting Resources for University Employees
My office has a running joke that we could operate a full daycare center. At current count, we collectively have nearly 20 children–the majority of whom are five and under. We may not see...
5 Unexpected Ways to Experience Hancher this Spring (Sponsored)
As a first year UI student, I worked in the (old) Hancher café. The part-time job taught me simple yet handy skills, like how to tie a tie, quietly pop a champagne cork, and...
Making Peace with My To-Do List
I used to have a bathroom clock. It was small, red, and didn’t fog up during a steamy shower. I moved a lot in my twenties, and the bathroom clock was always one of...
The Hygge To-Do List: 15 Ways to Embrace Cozy This Winter
It’s that time of the year. The twinkle and promises of the holiday season are fading away, leaving us with broken resolutions and frozen noses. There’s a reason January is both hot tea month...
Eight Enlightening Facts about Hanukkah (Plus a Bonus!)
Hanukkah starts this week and Jewish families around the globe are heating up the oil for delicious latkes and donuts. Here are eight enlightening facts about the Festival of Lights (plus a bonus!).
(1) The...
What You’re Missing in “The Little Engine that Could”
In our collection of children’s books, I have a few favorites to read aloud. I savor the beautiful illustrations, great messages, and satisfying rhymes. The Little Engine That Could is not one of those...