Arts and Crafts

The school year is coming to an end and the temperature is rising. Soon it will be unbearably hot, and that’s okay with me! I love summer. I love the heat. I love the extra time with my family....

Earlier this week, ICMB writer Becky told us everything we need to know to start a Bullet Journal. If you're like me, you may have heard about this trend in the blogosphere and had a mild curiosity about its potential to...

Comfort, style, and affordability: for me, that's the trifecta of qualities I've been searching for in a pair of ballet flats.   As a librarian, I'm on my feet all day, and I've been searching - literally for years - for...

Prior to moving to Madrid from Cedar Rapids, our family lived in a two-story colonial style home with a fenced-in backyard. I loved our home and it was perfect for our family of four. It was just the right...

It’s not uncommon for my family to give back, especially during the holiday season. Whether it be sponsoring a family in need, donating toys, or simply just baking cookies for those in our lives, we try to find ways...

The cold is clearing and spring is finally (hopefully) here to stay! After a long, cold, snowy winter I know I’m excited for some longer and sunnier days. I’m also eager for all the spring markets coming up in...

Every year, July rolls around and I start watching for sales at my favorite local discount stores on supplies for my classroom. Most every store that you can buy school supplies at has some sort of sale during the...

It's October, and things are getting intense. It's that time of year where we are reminded how divided we really are as a culture. Most of us have strong opinions and we are likely not going to be swayed by...

There are a few things that every good summer celebration needs – Family, Friends, Food, and Fireworks. Whether you’re grilling out or keeping it simple potluck style, there is a very good chance most of us are having the...

The thing I love most about living in eastern Iowa are all the county fairs and our small town festivals. So much work and dedication make these happen year and after year by people who live here, and their...