Tag: real-life

The Real Pat-a-Cake: Lessons from Cooking With a Mini Sous Chef

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I have a confession to make about my parenting style: My name is Sherri and I do not like imaginative play. There. I said...

How to Simplify Gift-Giving and Have a Meaningful Christmas

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'Tis the season for toys! Your kids have sent their letters to Santa, wish lists have been made, and commercials have thoroughly bombarded everyone...

An American Education: How We Homeschool

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Hi, my name is Christina and I’m happy to have the chance to share with you a bit about my homeschooling experience in celebration...

The Reality of Infertility: A Vicious Roller Coaster

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When I first found out I would be a contributor for Iowa City Moms Blog, I knew I wanted to write about our struggle...

New Mom Confidential: My Post-Delivery Must-Haves

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When I was a first-time mom I was completely overwhelmed with all the lists of  "must-have" baby items that I found in parenting magazines...

Beauty Unseen

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This morning, I took a moment to bask in utmost beauty. I was driving to Iowa City as the sun was just peeking its way...

Life With Twins: A Survival Guide

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“The first year is a blur.  That’s what I remember the most."  Every twin mom I meet says the same thing.  And nine months...

5 Reasons Why My Teenager is Cell PhoneLESS!

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  I know it's hard to believe, but yes it is true: my teenager is cell phoneLESS!  I'm going to tell you my top 5...

Traditional Values in a “Non-Traditional” Family

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My family is in the middle of what we loving call “Celebration Week!”  Within one week’s time we celebrate our dating anniversary, our oldest...

Longing to be a Loser: Fighting the Post-Baby Weight-Loss Battle

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I’ve never been one to care TOO much about weight.  For me it has always been, “Man, I think I better do something to...