Tag: Moms
When Love Is Work
All of our lives we are taught about love. There are more quotes in literature about love than I can count. We especially got...
A Note of Encouragement For All Moms
From the time I was in first grade, I knew I was meant to be a teacher. It is all I ever wanted to...
2022 Guide to Holiday Events
Celebrate the holiday season with many wonderful family-friendly events happening in the Iowa City area. From visits with Santa to kids events and local...
Mom Friendship: My Daily Mission to Include Others
It was a normal day in my life. When that light turned green in my kids’ room at 6:30 a.m., we were off and...
A Guide to Soccer Rules for Non-Sporty Moms
I’m about as non-sporty a mom as you’ll find. But, my kids love sports and I love my kids. So I spend a lot...
Mox: The Perfect Summer Shoe!
Comfort, style, and affordability: for me, that's the trifecta of qualities I've been searching for in a pair of ballet flats.
As a librarian, I'm...
Reality Check: What Moms Eat For Dinner In Real Life
I looove a good reality check. A big dose of perspective (and Lexapro) is just what the doctor ordered when I’m feeling overwhelmed or...
The Two Biggest Reasons My Non-Mom Friends Are So Important
Once you become a mom, having other mom friends is NECESSARY. When you have young kids at home, you need a trusted group that...
I Can’t Believe We’re Still Fighting About This, 2019 Edition (+Infographic)
I have raised one child to actual adulthood. She can vote and buy her own Zyrtec. I've been at this Mom thing for a...
From Judgment to Curiosity: Shifting Our Response to Other Moms
Recently, my husband and I were traveling on a vacation without our kids. As we spent time in airports, I saw many moms with...