New You

You deserve better. I haven’t always been kind to you. I’ve assumed your worst intentions. Doubted your intelligence. And ridiculed your appearance. I've been judging you: and this is why.  Discovering the worst version of myself   I’ve spent a lot of time as they...

In January I shared with all of you my New Year's Resolution to lose the baby weight.  I had recently had my third baby in 5 years and after gaining 55 lbs during my pregnancy, the weight was just not...

At first I was disappointed. A few weeks ago I realized I wouldn't be able to join my husband and daughters when they planned a visit to our hometown. My husband had a weekend of golfing planned, and my daughters were going to...

Since 1924, the American Heart Association has highlighted February as American Heart Month. In 1964, Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to issue a proclamation declaring American Heart Month. February is both Heart Health Awareness Month and Congenital...

Three years ago, I made the first New Year's resolution I’ve ever kept. Essentially, I challenged myself to create something new every day. These didn’t need to be tangible items. Sometimes it was art. Often it was in the...

Jazzercise is the workout that you have to try! I joined Jazzercise Iowa City about a year-and-a-half ago. When the owner asked me if I would write a piece for the moms blog, I said, “Of course!” because I love...

Hablas Ingles? Yo hablo Ingles. These were two of my ‘go to’ phrases that I commonly used during the first few months after our recent move to Madrid. I was mortified to speak to anyone in public. I would make my...

1. You can leave them home alone. When the thought of dragging the whole gang out in public gives my husband and I a stress headache, we remember something truly beautiful: they don’t have to come with us. And...

Ahh, the aroma of succulent flowers filling the steamy bathroom. Warm, foamy, shampoo suds slipping through your fingers in a smooth lather.  The soft silkiness of your locks as you rinse out the set-in conditioner. It has been more than...

When I had my first child, I remember holding her on my chest while the doctor stitched me up (thank you, oh blessed epidural) and told me, “You are officially no longer pregnant.” I suppose there are a number...