I love to decorate for holidays. However, I’m a total procrastinator. I don’t get decorations up until right before the holiday, and then they stick around far too long. How long is ‘too long’? Well, as I’m preparing for...
My baby-making days are done. I hear a lot of women talk about those days with such nostalgia. They seem to miss the times of being pregnant and having a newborn with their whole hearts. They want to hold...
Recently, I attended an event with moms for a moms' night out. As we were standing around, chatting and getting to know one another, I began to realize: I am the worst mother ever. Every single mother at this...
If you type "Mother's Day gift ideas" into Google Shopping, you will get a long list of the latest and greatest things that Mom "needs" this Mother's Day. Suggestions cover all areas of the retail spectrum, from necklaces and wind...
My eyes dart around the room, a quick survey of those around me: ages, genders, proximity. I fumble in the diaper bag, trying to tug my nursing cover from the bottom of the bag with one hand while bouncing...
I’ll be the first to admit I hated the newborn phase of my daughter’s life. As a first time mom I had no clue what to expect after nine months of preparing for her arrival. I focused on reading...
I can’t believe that my first child will be one year old in a few short weeks. In a sense it feels like the year has gone incredibly slow, but then looking back on things, it has gone extremely...
I would like to take a minute to dedicate this article to the amazing nurses and hospital staff at St. Luke’s Birthing Center, as well as Dr. Orr and Dr. Pickering of OB GYN Specialists in Cedar Rapids.
My husband...
We were so excited for our New Year, New You Makeover in January! There's no better way to start the new year than with a fresh new hair cut and a relaxing 1 hour massage! Well, wait...maybe there's one...
Many individuals and families have, at one time or another, been in a situation where they needed extra support or services. Fortunately, we have some wonderful organizations in our community that can help people in times of need. The...