In 2016, I shared how I found minimalism — and all the benefits it brought to me and my family. Now, five years later, my husband and I have three kids, two dogs, and the same small house ....
Two words: LIFE. CHANGING.
It happened a few weeks ago, just before Christmas. I can’t believe the difference it made.
No more emergency trips to the bathroom. No more anxiety about “not having one.” No more tedious potty breaks out of my day to...
Reducing your carbon footprint doesn’t have to be expensive or inconvenient. With Earth Day on April 22nd let’s challenge ourselves to make meaningful changes to benefit our family, our community and our world. It can be big or small....
Cloth diapering is a funny adventure. It’s really not all that different from becoming a parent. You start out hoping for the best and dreading the worst. There’s always quite a bit of hesitation and fear right before you...
We accidentally planted 40 tomato plants. That’s not a typo. Forty. It started off innocently enough. When the ground was still snow-covered and the creek was still solid, we were dreaming of spring and yearning for warmth and the...
The ants go marching one by one...
I hate insects. I really do. I can be ever-so-slightly dramatic when I spot them inside my home. So when everyone begins to bask in the glow of sunshine and warm temperatures, I...
Ready for a fall hiking adventure with kids? Want to look at fall foliage? Explore some of Iowa's natural wonders? Gaze in awe at some of Iowa's most unique and unexpected features? Get some exercise hoofing it down a...
There is lovely magic in a bouquet of fresh flowers. Even a petite vase filled with bright-eyed daisies posses has a special air about it.
We’ve all witnessed flower power—such as when a bouquet captures your attention and momentarily takes...
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...
I fancy myself as being pretty “green.” We recycle all we can, just ordered a compost bin, and try to buy local when we can. When I found out I was pregnant I researched all of the chlorine free,...
Giving Back: Service and Volunteer Opportunities in the Iowa City Area
Happy Giving Tuesday, friends!
It's the season of giving! Now is a great time to learn more about Iowa City area organizations that serve our...
