I'm lucky enough to have had internet friends for over 20 years, friends who will give advice—whether solicited or not. Collectively, this group seemed appalled that at 48, and living in a cloudy Midwest state, I had never had...
It's that time of year again — when Santa and his reindeer start making appearances all over the Iowa City area. Last year, he was greatly limited in his travel abilities, but this year he will be making several...
Need ideas for what to share when someone inevitably asks you what they can get your kids for the upcoming holidays? Or how about for you to get your own kids who have it all? Look no further--below you...
In every relationship, there is a Sweeper and a Sorter. When tidying, the Sweeper relocates items from one visible location to one less-visible location. That's my husband. He's an efficient and quick cleaner. The counters will be clear; just...
If you’re new to the area, I humbly suggest you locate the library first. Because once you’ve found the library, you have a gateway to everything else—not only books for the whole family, but also free WiFi; computer, printer,...
I was going to write a column of advice for 2022 graduating seniors. I thought I was uniquely positioned to do so; after all, one of those graduating seniors is my own daughter. And I've been on earth for...
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...
Before my parents moved from my childhood home, they deposited in my entryway a stack of boxes. I had unsuccessfully lobbied my mom to dump everything. I didn't want to sort through my collected "stuff" and figured I had...
I've had a few life-changing experiences in the past 50 years. Finding my soulmate. Becoming a mother. Discovering a coffee mug that keeps your coffee at the perfect temperature. Don't ask me to rank these in order of importance....
As a mom of three, I was struggling to keep up with cleaning around my home. Luckily, we have someone to help and, if you can, there is no shame in hiring help.
So, while I’ll be leaving the actual...
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...
