Tag: memories
It’s OK to NOT MISS it
Moms, do you see those posts everywhere that remind you that “the days are long but the years are short?” That “you’ll miss it...
The Boxes in My Closet That I Just Can’t KonMari
It seems like everyone everywhere is jumping on the Kon Mari bandwagon. My Facebook feed is full of pictures of neatly rolled and folded...
The Dozen Donut Doozy: A Ridiculous Tale of a Mother’s Panic
My husband went on a work trip recently. He went to Florida. He stayed in a massive suite. Facing the ocean. Without me.
That is...
10 Best Iowa City-Area Sledding Hills
Now that the ground is finally covered in a layer of wintry white, it's time to make childhood memories by bundling up and hitting...
If I Ever Think About Pregnancy Again, I’m Going to Read...
Soon, I will have four kids ages almost five and under. Considering we are ending with a surprise 4th (from twins!) and the fact...
Continuing A Sweet Holiday Tradition: Frosted Cashew Cookies Recipe
It’s Christmas time. A time for cheer, love, baking, gifts, and all of the joys of the season. I am sure we can all...
Our Favorite Locations for Family Photos Around Iowa City
For my family in the 1980s, the destination for family photographs was a department store portrait studio. While studios continue to be a great...
Welcome Summer! A Last Day of School Surprise Party
I count the days down to summer just like a kid. I'm so excited to hang out with my kids this summer! I enjoy...
Our Children’s Lasts: The Overlooked Moments We Should Cherish
My daughter was sick a few weeks ago and crawled into bed with us. The poor girl couldn’t breathe through her nose and wasn’t...
5 Tips and Resources For Keeping Up With Those Baby Books
The first time I realized the importance of a baby book was when I watched my father-in-law comb through his. His mother was scrapbooking...