Jessi
Jessi is a creative, organized and enthusiastic girl mom with a soft spot for country music and all that it entails. She's a single mom to two sassy little girls (born in 2014 & 2018). She's putting down roots in West Branch, Iowa, just a few miles from her hometown of West Liberty. Jessi works in fundraising, event coordination and community development and enjoys hiking, crafts, bargain hunting, party planning, and taking in the simple joys of life. She is admittedly addicted to funny memes, is passionate about philanthropy, and is completely smitten by the adventure of motherhood.
Free Family Fun at Hoover’s Hometown Days
It's time to gather the kids for a day of good ol' fashioned family fun this Saturday! Hoover's Hometown Days is an annual festival for residents and visitors that combines a variety of activities...
Pantry Staple Blender Muffins: So Easy Your Kids Can Make Them
I think it's safe to say that we're all looking for ways to stretch our groceries a little further, use what we have in the pantry, and keep our kids entertained as we navigate...
5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween as an Adult
Sometimes it’s easy to forget to make plans for yourself to enjoy festive holiday fun when you’re caught up tracking down costumes, attending school parties, and you know…momming. But this is your reminder that...
5 Tips to Improve Your Back-to-School Morning Routine
The school year is just around the corner and it’s almost guaranteed to throw your family into a bit of chaos as you all adjust to a new morning routine. Whether you and your...
Grocery Shopping in the Iowa City Area
No matter where you live, you can't avoid the chore of grocery shopping–just when you think you have everything under control your kids are hungry again! Luckily we are graced with a variety of...
A Winning Craft Project for All Ages: Melted Crayon Stained Glass
Before motherhood I totally enjoyed Pinterest-inspired projects from time to time, but now that my life is messier, busier, and basically involves me trying to create tiny pockets of time where my kids are...
Teaching your Kids to Talk: Expert Answers to your FAQ’s
Are you unsure if your child is understanding what you say to them?
Do you worry about how their language skills are developing?
We are thrilled to have Sarah Sitzmann sharing some expertise on the blog today!...
A Mom’s Guide to Hancher: Six Ways to Enjoy the 2018-2019 Season
We are truly lucky to have a world-renowned multidisciplinary performing arts presenter just a hop and a skip from our homes. Hancher is the cultural hub of the University of Iowa campus and a...
Bicycle Safety Tips From the Experts (+ Where to get Cheap Helmets!)
Warm weather is finally here, and kids all over the corridor are breaking out their bikes for some summer fun! Biking is a great outdoor activity for the whole family, but it comes with...
Is Your Child Ready to Learn? What You Need to Know About Language Ability and...
In a typical elementary school classroom, two children will have Developmental Language Disorder. Those children are able to carry on simple conversations, but their ability to understand and formulate language is like that of...