I met my husband Derek on a college ministry Spring break trip. We dated for five months, got engaged and then got married on our 14 month anniversary. After being married for just under a year, we decided that...
{Today we are so thankful to have Dr. Ron, from Robinson Family Wellness, as a guest blogger in Part 3 of our January series entitled "Live the Life You Imagined". We are absolutely loving this series so far; if...
Ashley Smalley, MS, RD, LD, Dietician, Mercy Hospital
When you're pregnant, you need to eat the right foods. After all, you're supporting a growing life.
During pregnancy you'll need lots of extras. That includes extra protein, iron, calcium and folic acid. You’ll...
The stories of my mother's childhood are ones I know well, but they aren't mine. They're hers, and they aren't just stories. They are truths, her truths. Her truths, like so many other children in this country, are filled...
Hi, my name is Christina and I’m happy to have the chance to share with you a bit about my homeschooling experience in celebration of American Education Week!
How We Decided to Homeschool
I grew up homeschooled by a certified teacher,...
Do you have a few items that you bought with a “someday project” in mind and then never completed the project? Do you enjoy doing things that are easy and give you a great sense of satisfaction when they...
The transition from 6th grade elementary to 7th grade junior high is probably the most challenging in a student’s academic career—not as traumatic for the parents as the move into kindergarten, but it is close. I’ve seen about 4,000...
After two years of infertility treatments and two healthy IVF babies, my husband and I were confident that our family was complete. However, we had three embryos left that we were not going to use. We chose embryo adoption, donating...
“As a woman I have no country. As a woman, I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.”
--Virginia Woolf
I am what you might call a recovering hot mess, because back in the day (read:...
I can remember playing “school” with a friend during my childhood years. I wanted to be a teacher from a young age. Today, that friend and I are both elementary teachers. I graduated from Luther College in 2008 with...
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...
