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“It gets better.” “There’s life after divorce.” These were things said to me in the early-going of the divorce process. I only sort of believed them, and only from the people who had already been there. But I also believed somehow,...

I am a busy working mom whose kids seem to do all the things. It often feels like we are booked for evening activities 9 out of 7 days of the week. But, we try really hard to prioritize...

Summertime is the best time--it means fun in the sun, places to go, and taking advantage of the warmer weather. However, these sunny days can also be dangerous, particularly when it comes to vehicles and children. In 2022 alone,...

If you would have told my younger self that I would be a "scouting" mom I would have told you that you were crazy. As a child, I participated in Girl Scouts some, and while I enjoyed the activities...

When North Liberty mom Amanda Yoder saw that both her son and daughter were having trouble focusing in school and at home, she knew it was time to explore support options. “I noticed when was younger that some of...

We have reached a milestone in our house. In about a week, all of our kids will be in school. Our youngest baby will be in Kindergarten. Recently a good friend asked me how I feel about our daughter...

Hallelujah, Summer is finally here! Whatever your summer plans looks like, here are a few Iowa City Area “Must Do’s” to add to your summer bucket list! Parks and Outdoor Experiences Take a bike ride on the Woodpecker Single Track...

I am an attorney in private practice, which means I work on the “billable hour.” Every moment of my work day, I track what I am doing, and for whom I am doing it. I sell my professional expertise...

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy? We've got you covered! Check out this sheetpan recipe for chicken and vegetables with a southwestern flavor.Easy Sheetpan Chicken & Veggies - This complete meal...

I’ve been considering writing about the horrors of online dating, specifically after 40 in Iowa, for a while now. I almost had the whole blog post written in my head but it occurred to me that so many of...