Health and Fitness

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,...

Meet Mercy Pediatrics, a clinic of five providers welcoming new patients and always accepting same day appointments.  We have a variety of pediatricians and a physician assistant with experience caring for infants through 21 year olds and a passion...

It seemed entirely silly. That’s how I felt as I checked the box and paid the fee to reserve our spaces for a four-week mommy-and-me yoga session at our community recreation center. Yoga, to me, is supposed to be a...

“Don’t touch that!” “That’s not for you!” “Not in your mouth!” These are things that I rather frantically told my very independent and also food-allergic toddler when I brought her to a “Family Fun Night” event at my oldest child’s elementary school...

Remember back when you made those New Year's resolutions or goals? How are you coming with those? Have they fizzled out? Are you going strong and still feeling good about them? I’m not really one for New Year’s resolutions, goals,...

I want to be hot again. There. I said it.  What's wrong with a mom wanting to feel attractive, like she's actually a woman and not just a MOM? I adore my kiddos. But 4 pregnancies and 3 deliveries...

As a mom, do you ever just sit back and marvel at the power of your body?  Think about it: for nine months your body nurtured, fed, and grew a baby. Then, after all of that, it birthed a...

MOMS! It is time to take care of YOU.  I have learned, over the years, that I am important. Because I exist. Additionally, the only way I can truly give to others is by first giving to myself. I get...

We are so excited to announce our first 5k Run/Walk: Blogger Dash, presented by Iowa City Moms Blog and Running Wild!!                       CLICK HERE TO REGISTER THE DETAILS: When. Saturday, October 19th. The 5k...

Are you the go-to person when one of your people is sick or in crisis? Me too! I'm the woman for the job if you need a meal train mobilized, girl friend troops rallied, or just a voice of...