Did you recently have one of those days? A day where you felt like you weren't really winning at the whole mom gig? A day where you thought all the other moms have it together while you're just trying...
I do not craft. This is difficult to admit, as a parent, or at least as a mother. Because mothers are supposed to be crafty. We are supposed to sit down with our kids, making masterpieces out of colorful pipe...
We all know that social media can give us unrealistic expectations about vacations, friends, and life in general. Sure, on Instagram, I’m smiling confidently after finishing my morning run—but roughly 48 seconds prior to taking that picture, I was...
Ah, the art of dancing where one can express themselves in however way they choose. If you were to ask me what has been one of my more memorable experiences this year; I would have to say dancing. I may...
Dear First Snow Fall of the Season, Every winter, without fail, you manage to saunter your way into our lives with a blinding flourish. And every winter, without fail, I’m caught off guard. As the sun set last night on...
We've been managing our families' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly a year, and I, for one, would like my participation trophy. Humor me for a moment. In a period of the quickest and most significant skill development of our...
Where are all my explosive moms at? You know, the ones who lose their temper on the daily, and have screamed at their kids more times than they care to admit? I see you. I understand you. I am one...
a mother reading to her children

I Pay My Kids to Read

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This is not click-bait, I really do pay my kids to read. For a long time, before bed, we had a great routine. Brush teeth, go potty, put on pjs, snuggle, read, sing songs, go to bed. Somehow we lost it. 2020...
Before my daughter was born, I never deceived myself into thinking that I would be a perfect model of a parent. I figured the television would babysit on occasion and fast food would be a quick solution to a...
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My Favorite TV Couples

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February features Valentine's Day, making it the month of love, right? A good time to reflect on some of my favorite TV couples. It's not like I've been doing much besides watching TV for the last several months, anyway. I am...

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Giving Back: Service and Volunteer Opportunities in the Iowa City Area

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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...

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