Arts and Crafts

One day, probably sooner than later, my three-year-old will begin asking questions like, “Mommy, how did you meet Daddy?” Simple question, right? Except that our love story needs a little editing for a G-rated audience. My love story, adapted for young...

As we spend this month of November reflecting on what we are thankful for, one of the things that's high on our list this year is our TEAM!  We (Sara and Kaitlyn) could not do what we do without our...

It’s that time of the year when Facebook news feeds are flooded with ’30 Days of Thanks’ countdowns, people announcing their RAKs (Random Acts of Kindness), and viral stories of strangers making a difference in the lives of others....

Growing up in the desert, I was surrounded by interesting looking plants. Most of them looked half dead, but they were unique and beautiful. After moving away from the desert I’ve developed an appreciation for the desert plants. I’ve...

Between the glue sticks and the composition notebooks, we find our fellow moms. We will meet up again in the aisle alongside the colored folders. Together, we help decipher our supply lists and figure out which ones are the...

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...

Ah, Spring! Time to crack the windows when the sun is shining and open the doors just far enough to kick the kids outside to play. This is the perfect time to do what I call Spring Cleaning: Juniors...

Halloween is rapidly approaching! Whether you’ve got plans for the neighborhood to eat, drink, and be scary at your house, or you plan to keep it low key with your closest family members, you’ve probably begun to question how...

We all want to help our children develop good eating habits. However, let me be honest by saying my sweet tooth is HUGE and my willpower is teeny-tiny. Can you relate? My main weaknesses are pop and ice cream....

A brand new volunteer group has just gotten started here in Iowa City called the UIHC NICU Crafters. This group aims to pick up where The Preemie Project left off when they closed a few years ago, and provide...