From the beginning of the pandemic, I knew something was not right with my two year old. At first, I just chalked it up to the pandemic and the changes that brought for everyone. My daughter was used to...
If you ask a new parent their fears about parenthood, most will talk about disruptions in routine, feeding issues, sleep issues, and general questions about doing the right thing. I would bet that most new parents would never imagine...
There are a few precious things in life that transform us. Moments where there is a distinct "before" and "after." Where you can feel the shift as quickly as it begins. Motherhood was one of those things for me. ...
Mother’s Day is full of notions of flowers, handmade gifts, brunch, perfectly behaved children, and the Hallmark goodness of the idyllic family life. It’s a day to not only honor the moms in our lives, but to embrace our...
I don’t love to admit this, but vacations are one element of parenting that I will sometimes lie about. When I tell friends or coworkers that I’m planning a family vacation or staycation, I feel somehow like I owe...
A year has passed now since becoming a divorced mom. I still have a hard time saying that. I strongly dislike the word divorce, and I’ve been trying to figure out why that is. If the topic ever comes...
Last Sunday was Mother’s Day, but to my kids – it was just another day of learning and growing in their skin. It’s almost always unpleasant – but I’m still grateful and consider myself blessed to be one of...
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...
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...
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...
Best Places to See Holiday Lights in the Iowa City Area
Even when the weather outside is frightful, taking a drive to see Christmas lights in the Iowa City area can be the perfect, cozy...
