Angelica
Angelica was raised in West Liberty just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Iowa City. After getting married to her high school sweetheart and living in the D.C. metro area, they decided it was not where they wanted to raise a family, and moved back to Iowa in 2012. They welcomed their daughter nine months after moving back. Then in 2018 added a yellow lab to their family. Angelica enjoys running, reading, and binge watching shows with her husband. She loves Disney, Reese's, and being a mom.
A Mother’s First: The Sendoff To a Sleepover
Earlier this month I received a text message asking if my daughter would be available to attend a birthday party sleepover. Three questions immediately came to mind:
1. Will my daughter even stay the night?...
Halloween Activities Calendar and Local Trick or Treating Times
It’s October and starting to finally feel like Fall. For once, I have the daughter’s costume almost completed, only needing to get one to two more items. To get you prepared for the festivities...
The Year I Didn’t Know if I Would Survive
Did you ever feel you went through a time where you were physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted? How long did it last? For me this describes how I spent the last year being 29....
A Glimpse into an Interracial Marriage
When I first met my husband I didn't think about us having different skin colors. I just saw him as the person he was. But after being married for 9 years and together for...
Last Minute Gifts for Secondary Teachers
Scrolling through internet searches for "Teacher Appreciation Gifts," I realized the majority of the teacher appreciation gifts were geared towards elementary. If you are struggling to find simple last minute gifts for secondary teachers,...
Help! I’m Stuck in a Rut!
The new year has come and everyone is rocking their new beginnings, but personally I am struggling. The new year is suppose to be happy, but that is not how I'm feeling. It could...
Binge-Worthy TV Series We Love This Winter
It's cold and the kids are home. There is nothing better than to end the day by winding down to watch a show or two. Then you remember that each show you are currently...
Four Things to Consider Before Getting a Dog + Infographic
It's been six years since my husband and I had a dog. When the topic came up in our family again recently, my mind went racing on what things I needed to consider. Here...
Halloween Activities Calendar and Trick-or-Treat Times
It's October, but if you have been to any retail stores it's looking more like Halloween has been skipped altogether. Instead of giving in to the retailers, here is a list of worthy Halloween...
Iowa City Area Guide to Local Fireworks Shows
As a child, when I was asked what my favorite holiday was, my response would always be the 4th of July. This was for a couple reasons: it was during my birthday month and...