Raise your hand if you've struggled through sleepless nights with your kids at one point or another. Now, for the 99.9% of you who have your hand up, we've got some great news! Today we're chatting with Meredith Brough,...
It was a late spring day. My then two-year-old son, newborn, and I were at a local gym for their tot-lot with friends. We had a great time playing with ride-on toys, going down slides, and bouncing balls. Soon,...
Short of running for office, participating in elections is the best and most direct way to make our voices heard in our local, state, and national governments. This post is not about WHO you should vote for. That is...
Now that I’m well into the third trimester of pregnancy, it is quite obvious that I am expecting. It seems like everyone will comment on my growing bump; from relatives, friends, coworkers, even complete strangers like the cashier at...
Winters in Iowa are known to be long and cold and spring tends to be rainy and windy but that doesn’t mean your family has to stay cooped up until it’s nicer out. Little kids have lots of energy...
They were everywhere. Lurking beyond every corner. Hiding behind every door. They even showed up in my sleep, with their cries playing an endless loop in my nightmares. I was not being haunted by ghosts or chased by monsters....
Special thanks to our partners at Diventures for sharing their expertise and giving us a great list of tips to keep our kids safe in the water this summer, and moving forward.
Summer is in full swing, and let's be...
Being a mom is the hardest job we will ever love. In a world that is constantly moving so fast, the pressure builds. We are juggling appointments, schedules, work ... the list goes on. At the same time, the...
I’ve always loathed the part of winter that comes after the festive holiday season ends. I have a hard time focusing on anything besides the deep chill and long, dark days. But this year, I decided to try to...
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...
Giving Back: Service and Volunteer Opportunities in the Iowa City Area
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...
