Guys, I have to be honest. Apologies in advance if I offend anyone. I hate summer break. There, I said it. Now, just to inoculate myself from the outrage of the Internet, I’m NOT saying I don’t enjoy spending time with my...
It's official:  today is the FIRST day of summer! I can't think of a better place to spend the long, summer days than Iowa City.  Good news: while you're running around visiting all of your local favorites this summer,...
Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY! If you have kids that are old enough to walk, you have kids that would enjoy the zoo! This is such a fun family adventure that summer weather just begs for a...
These last few weeks I've spent much of my time scouring the Internet for resources to help my toddler adjust to all the changes beginning within our home. I've created several Pinterest board dedicated to all things toddler, everything...
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 provides and time set aside...
You’ve heard the term, “Can’t see the forest through the trees,” right? It refers to someone who can’t see the big picture, because they are too focused on the details. The term typically describes someone who is short-sighted and...
As a mom, it’s rare–perhaps impossible–to get the house to yourself for an evening, let alone a few days. The first time I was supposed to have one free night to myself, I spent it working (as a doula,...
School is out, the beaches and pools are open, which can only mean one thing. It’s swimming suit season. I don’t know about you, but to me, those words strike fear deep down into my core. Well, at least what used...
One Saturday morning, my husband brought my six-year-old daughter home from a morning soccer game. When they got home, she had the door open, ready to hop out of the car. So, he hit the lock button on the...
Ah, summertime!  Three months of warm weather, sunshine, and outdoor play.  Nothing quite says summer to me like an afternoon at one of the local swimming pools or lakes for some great water play.  I'm not the strongest swimmer around,...

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