You’ve probably seen them while searching on Pinterest, Google, or reading this blog. Those amazingly thought-out and detailed “bento" style cold lunches that moms across America are sending to school with their kids. They seem to be what’s on...
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...
I was given the opportunity to sample a six pack of Body Armor Super Drink-Superior Hydration. It deserves to be said in a super-hero-announcer voice!!
I am no scientist, nor am I a nutritionist/dietician, however, I am a...
During blueberry season I often feel like “Bubba” from the movie, Forrest Gump. Instead of rambling off an extensive list of shrimp recipes, I'm pondering on the variety of blueberry recipes: blueberry jam, blueberry pie, blueberry scones, blueberries and...
Whether you typically celebrate Thanksgiving at your home or visit family and friends, it's no secret that hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be a stressful undertaking. Attempting to clean (and maintain) a house with children, prepping food, and worrying about...
Three years ago, I made the first New Year's resolution I’ve ever kept. Essentially, I challenged myself to create something new every day. These didn’t need to be tangible items. Sometimes it was art. Often it was in the...
Organizing and planning come naturally to me. I use these skills to our advantage and have developed a foolproof meal planning strategy that has been working so incredibly well for our family. Even if you are not a type...
“How do you get protein?”
If you’re a vegetarian (or vegan), you have heard this question more than a time or two. I always respond with some combination of the following: “It’s actually not hard,” “I’ve always been perfectly healthy,”...
The MAGIC of the holidays... what does that even mean?
Maybe you're one of those people who loves to go above and beyond when it comes to making Christmas magical.
Maybe you're just trying to find easy, cheap ways to keep...
This time next week our kids will be counting the hours until winter break, and we will be filled with equal parts excitement and terror at the thought of our kids being home for twelve. whole. days. I don't...
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...
