Advice

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 can be big or small....

Do you ever feel like as a mom you are learning new things every day? Maybe not even related to your kids, but things about yourself. I know I do. Every day I learn something new. It may be...

MOMS! It is time to take care of YOU.  I have learned, over the years, that I am important. Because I exist. Additionally, the only way I can truly give to others is by first giving to myself. I get...

If you’re new to the area, I humbly suggest you locate the library first. Because once you’ve found the library, you have a gateway to everything else–not only books for the whole family, but also free WiFi; computer, printer,...

Hablas Ingles? Yo hablo Ingles. These were two of my ‘go to’ phrases that I commonly used during the first few months after our recent move to Madrid. I was mortified to speak to anyone in public. I would make my...

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 our productive impulses while rewiring...

Over the course of this week I, along with many parents of young children, have gotten some pretty disturbing information about a character called "Momo" who is supposedly appearing in videos geared towards children on YouTube and YouTube kids....

Updated March 7, 2021 Are you considering a move to the Iowa City area? Are you already a resident of this fabulous place and planning a move to a new area of town? With the help of The Bails Team at...

Updated April 12, 2023 Are you considering a move to (or within) the Iowa City area? We may be biased, but you're about to be a resident of one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family! A...

Updated April 12, 2023 You want to sell your house, and you want to sell it fast. So how can it be done without spending a bunch of money on home improvements and staging? Try these 5 tips from a...