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As a kid, we always took a big family vacation in the summer. We looked forward to this time every year, and some of my favorite memories growing up are from these vacations.  It wasn't because they were always...

I'm lucky enough to have had internet friends for over 20 years, friends who will give advice—whether solicited or not. Collectively, this group seemed appalled that at 48, and living in a cloudy Midwest state, I had never had...

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 my love of consistent formatting...

I’m going to cut to the chase. Wear. A. Mask. In. Public. I know it might feel weird. I know it might make some people feel embarrassed or weak (?). I know it feels uncomfortable. I know it’s a little bit...

When I picked my second-grader up from school the other day, her eyes looked tired, her nose was red from running all day, and she had a cough. She has asthma, and it is exacerbated when she gets a...

In every relationship, there is a Sweeper and a Sorter. When tidying, the Sweeper relocates items from one visible location to one less-visible location. That's my husband. He's an efficient and quick cleaner. The counters will be clear; just...

It’s that time of year–buying season for homes! During my time of searching, there was a common theme: new construction homes. There were few older homes scattered among the listings. If an older home was on the market, it...

Whether you are heading to the pool, a ball game, or a park, you need a summer bag that is packed and ready to go. I bought a waterproof bag from IKEA years ago — and all I need...

I sat at my computer, trying to find the right way to compose the question. "I hope you aren't offended, but..." "It's nothing personal..." "Please forgive me if I sound neurotic..." Delete. Delete. Delete. Why was this so difficult? I was trying to ask...

When North Liberty mom Amanda Yoder saw that both her son and daughter were having trouble focusing in school and at home, she knew it was time to explore support options. “I noticed when was younger that some of...