Tag: real-life
Winter Break is Here: Four Favorite Simple Indoor Activities
Winter is upon us. Not just any winter, but winter 2020! Typically during the colder months we run off excess energy at local museums,...
More than Enough: The Pressure of a Pandemic Birthday
My son had a birthday recently.
I’ve been constantly thinking about what we could do with him to help make his birthday special during a...
The Power of Yes: Holiday Pandemic Edition
The pandemic sure has us saying "no" a lot more than usual.
No to play dates, gatherings, vacations, and a lot of our holiday traditions....
Surviving (and Thriving) Iowa Winters with Kids: The Ultimate Tip List
Until you experience it, it is hard to fully describe an Iowa winter. Follow these tips for surviving and enjoying winter weather — these...
15 COVID-Safe (and Frugal!) Christmas Traditions To Try This Year
Many of your cherished family holiday traditions may not be possible this year — we can't safely gather indoors with extended family groups, large...
Holiday Movies: What to Watch + Where to Watch + Printable...
'Tis the season for cheesy holiday movies - and we appreciate them even more amid a pandemic! If you love holiday movies, check out...
How to Celebrate the Holidays Without Family: Advice from an Expat
This year has been filled with so much uncertainty. As the holiday season is upon us, many are faced with the hard decision to...
You Have a Choice with Your Money: Shop Local Iowa City...
A few weeks ago I was reading an article in the Little Hawk, City High's School newspaper, and there was a quote from a...
Holiday Giving: Support Iowa City Nonprofits and Organizations
It’s the season of giving! Now is the time to get involved with a local charity or nonprofit. Giving back can be a great...
What COVID-19 taught me about simplifying my life
I spent the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020 feeling really overwhelmed. By Thursday of each week I was pretty much running...