Meghann
Meghann is the mom of 5 kids. She is a Lecturer at the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication and an Owner/Partner at Brand Driven Digital. Meghann was elected to the Coralville City Council in 2017 and is currently serving her first term. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Coralville Community Food Pantry (Vice-Chair) and on the DVIP Board of Directors. She is also a member of Johnson County's Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board. Meghann is passionate about her family, her community, and is a proud pop culture nerd.
Politics and Parenting: Raising Informed Citizens
This is one of my favorite times of year in Iowa, and I’m not talking about the leaves changing or the start of Hawkeye football.
It’s caucus season! I can’t speak for all of my...
Easy Fondant Recipe (For Real)
My oldest child celebrated his 15th birthday a few weeks ago. As your kids get older, birthday celebrations evolve with each passing year. For instance, the piles of brightly wrapped packages give way to...
Why Visiting Disney Parks is Like Giving Birth
If you’re lucky, you get to plan. You pick an ideal time, you hope for the best, and oh, happy day, it works! You’re going on a Disney vacation with your family!
You tell your...
My Cups Runneth Over: Tips for Managing Too Much Milk
My baby and I were both frustrated and crying. We had just endured another nursing session that was stressful, uncomfortable and unsuccessful.
I contemplated quitting. My husband was trying to be encouraging, and told me...
My Favorite Fitness Studios in the Iowa City Area
“What’s your favorite fitness studio in town?”
As a certified yoga instructor, I’m asked this question a lot. Although a membership at a fitness center certainly isn’t necessary to achieve your wellness goals, many people...
Nerd Family: Assemble!
When you have a large family with people at different ages and stages, it can be challenging to find interests and activities that appeal to everyone. However, there is one passion all seven of...
A Tuesday Night in the Life
Tuesday, 4:15 PM: My husband leaves to teach his Intro to Marketing class at the University of Iowa. Thus begins the dreaded Tuesday night.
Usually these nights are exceedingly difficult. On some Tuesday nights, our...
The Sound of Silence
When I was in my twenties, I loved noise. When my roommates would leave, I would crank my music and sing at the top of my lungs. I craved activity. Staying home, even on a...
The “F” Word
It’s a naughty word in some circles. A hated word, even. It's a word that many people are afraid of or hesitant to use. When this word comes up, many people say "Well, I...
Easy Crock Pot Dinner Ideas (For Real)
“What’s for dinner?”
Seems like a fairly simple question, right? In our family, though, this hasn’t always been the case.
Over the years, my husband and have I struggled to come up with meals that are...