Baby’s First Halloween

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My husband and I have a document on the desktop of our computer that is a running list of all of our baby’s “firsts”.  It includes her first time rolling over, first tooth, and even first time using a...
I like to think of these dwindling warm days we’ve been having lately as the Summertime Squeeze: Like a fast-dripping ice cream cone on a 100 degree day, we try to savor every bit of these beautiful days as...

365 Photo Project

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Recently Sara wrote about her really busy toddler.  Well, I have one of those too!  My two year old boy has one speed...FAST!  Our pediatrician said, "well you wouldn't want a lump on a log, would you?"  His comment...
You may have seen them filling vases under a bouquet of cut flowers or amongst floating candles in wedding centerpieces, but these nifty little spheres, called water beads, have another purpose you may not have considered before. Surprise! Another...
Someone once told me that one of the best things about having a child was how it makes you fall in love with your spouse all over again.  Just like everything else you are told before your first child...
In the Fall of 2011, we took a leap of faith, packed up our belongings, and moved our family of 5 to the sweet little town of Kalona to set up roots. Having previously lived in and around the...
We mamas tend to feel anxious about things related to our children’s education, believing that we must enrich and enroll and engage our children’s lives from the time they are born. We sign them up for classes, haul them...
As a Spanish teacher, I always find it quite humorous when I get new students and ask them their knowledge of Spanish vocabulary.  Cerveza, cinco de mayo, fiesta, tacos, enchiladas, guacamole.  My goal is always to expand this vocabulary,...
Procrastination… hmmm… well… what can I say… I’m an EXPERT at it! Ha! It’s late Tuesday afternoon as I flop down on the couch, finally prepared to write this first post (which is due tomorrow, might I add).  I get...

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Guide to Indoor Play Places

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Winters in Iowa are known to be long and cold and spring tends to be rainy and windy but that doesn’t mean your family...

Summer Camp Guide 2024

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