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Today is another day of my new reality: working from home . . . with my daughter at home . . . not going anywhere. My sewing table is now a temporary work station and my dog is now...

I don’t think I’ve ever been so thankful that I have been extra-diligent about our budget this year. This derecho storm was not in our plans — but really when is an emergency planned? But we had actually been...

This is not click-bait, I really do pay my kids to read. For a long time, before bed, we had a great routine. Brush teeth, go potty, put on pjs, snuggle, read, sing songs, go to bed. Somehow we lost it. 2020...

Despite phrases I catch myself saying like “pre-pandemic” or “before the pandemic” — we are still very much in said pandemic. It’s more like “before I was vaccinated" and while I’m grateful for my shot and continued scientific advancements,...

Our community has many opportunities for kids to participate in soccer! This guide will help you find the best soccer program for your family in the Iowa City area. From programs for preschoolers through teens, check out these fantastic...

I have been parenting for 16.5 years, but only parenting a teen for 3.5 years. I feel really, really confident in the birth to five-year-old range. It took me four children to get there, though. I’m sure by my...

Outdoor exercise is a great way to enhance your physical and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 epidemic. Fortunately, residents of the Iowa City area have an abundance of outdoor recreation options. Local tails and parks have seen an uptick...

Do you wish you could wave a magic wand and make the world return to its pre-Covid state? I can't make the pandemic go away, but thanks to the latest Iowa Children's Museum Play Pack, you can make some...

I heard there is a fashion feud going on. Gen Z vs. Millennials. Apparently using certain emojis, the way we do our hair, and the jeans we wear are very controversial these days. Who knew it would come to this?...

Writing posts — like this one — for the holiday season is a tough topic for me. I think it's tricky because I don't want to add to the unrealistic and inescapable narrative of "Do all the things! Have the...