This time of year, there are a lot of habits that cost money. The cable bill supports your love of Hallmark holiday movies. The grocery bill takes care of all the flour and sugar for cookie exchanges. Isn't it...
I’ve got a recipe for you to try that will save you money, is good for the earth and your health, helps clean out your fridge, and expands your palette! Don’t believe me? Read on!
My family is not vegetarian,...
Make-ahead meals and being more frugal, avoiding processed foods and weird ingredients, clean Mason jars with white labels on front, these are a few of my favorite things! ***
And it just so happens that I’ve got a nifty thrifty...
“Care. Love. Be outraged. Be devastated. Don’t just give up. The world needs good humans today.”
This source of inspiration the day after the Las Vegas shootings came from an unexpected source: a post on The Ellen Show’s Instagram account....
Much to my surprise, I have a 7-month old who prefers veggies over fruit. She can’t get enough green beans, but she gives a “What are you doing to me?” face if she tries pears or peaches. How DARE...
We are fortunate that we live in an area of Iowa where it is never too difficult to find something fun to do. If you travel in a 30-mile radius you can find many small (and charming) towns, parks,...
I get rid of my children's toys while they sleep, and I'm not even sorry about it.
You might say this is unfair, unacceptable, and wrong. You might be right. But I'm willing to accept that possibility and carry on...
“What do you want to be when you grow up, Tommy?”
“A garbage man.”
“Why a garbage man?”
“Because you get to find a lot of neat treasures.”
This is one of my favorite (stories of) conversations between my husband and his mother...
Spring is here. The weather is getting warmer. The grass is getting greener. My Pinterest boards are filling up with landscape design and gardening tips. There is just one problem: my thumb is brown.
I love the idea of a...
The end of summer is a rough time of year for me. It’s a shame really, because it is one of the most beautiful, joyful, exciting times of year, and therein lies the problem: I’m just not ready for...
Best Places to See Holiday Lights in the Iowa City Area
Even when the weather outside is frightful, taking a drive to see Christmas lights in the Iowa City area can be the perfect, cozy...
