Sherri
Sherri is a transplant from Oregon who came to be a Hawkeye in 2006 and stayed for the sweet corn...and for the Iowa boy she met along the way! She and her husband (Kyle) have a 9 year-old daughter, Aissa. Sherri earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs at The University of Iowa and works for Ruffalo Noel Levitz as an Enrollment Marketing Consultant for colleges and universities. When she's not working, you can find her with her family, enjoying Iowa City and cheering on the Hawkeyes.
My Closet, Myself
I love taking my daughter shopping for school clothes. She is, as they say, growing like a weed, so we always do an inventory first. We try on last year's jeans to see if...
Lazy Mom’s Guide to Breakfast
It's back to school for Iowa City kiddos! Iowa City public elementary schools start before 8:00 a.m., meaning less time to get up and at 'em. If you're like me, you need a few...
You’re Mom Enough for Me
Dear Mom,
I know it's not Mother's Day, but I wanted to let you know something important, and it cannot wait until next May: You are enough. You've told me that you worry about this. That maybe...
Kumbaya and Pass the Pizza: Surviving Family Reunions
I just returned from a ten day trip to see my family. Notice the use of the word "trip" rather than "vacation" to describe this event. I love vacations and trips, and they are...
Avoid the Summer Slide: Encouraging Reading When School’s Out
Reading is a critical part of our children's development. Reading every day is important, and summer is no exception. Summer is perhaps even more important when many kids don't have the structure that school...
Cheers to Summer: Fruity Drinks for All!
When it comes to fun and creative ways to celebrate the end of the school year, I'm more vision than execution. I find myself scrolling through friends' Facebook posts about doing fun things with...
The Loaded Question Every Mom Should Ask
I sat at my computer, trying to find the right way to compose the question.
"I hope you aren't offended, but..."
"It's nothing personal..."
"Please forgive me if I sound neurotic..."
Delete. Delete. Delete.
Why was this so difficult?...
Go Outside and Play! Favorite Iowa City Parks
My last blog post was all about kicking the kids outside so you could do some spring cleaning. This time, it's our turn to get outdoors! Iowa City has 46 parks. That's a lot...
Spring Cleaning: Juniors Edition
Ah, Spring! Time to crack the windows when the sun is shining and open the doors just far enough to kick the kids outside to play. This is the perfect time to do what...
Eating Out in Iowa City: 5 Favorite Restaurants For Healthy Food
A few weeks ago the Iowa City Press Citizen featured a piece on local, healthy restaurant options. The author promised places where you could eat and still maintain your New Year's resolutions. I read...