Sara C

Sara C
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Sara is a NW Iowa native who moved across the state to become a Hawkeye! After her time at the U of I, she left for optometry school and residency before coming home to Iowa to start her “adult” life in Coralville. She was in clinical practice for 5 years before trying her hand at the research side of eye care, working on clinical trials in the pharma/biotech industry. Sara is a wife, mom to a 5-year-old boy, and step-mom to four teenagers! Because her son was born at 25 weeks and had a lengthy NICU stay, Sara is passionate about all things related to prematurity, especially parent support in the NICU. She loves connecting with fellow NICU moms, both online and in person. Sara also enjoys spending time with friends and extended family, reading, scrapbooking, organizing, knitting, travel, keeping up with tech trends, finding new wines to enjoy, honing her photography skills, and serving on the Family Advisory Council for UI Children’s Hospital. She’s a consultant for Jamberry Nails, too, which lets her dabble in her creative side.

“Eye” See You! Your Guide to Childhood Eye Concerns

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You’ve probably taken your kids for their back-to-school physicals. Maybe they’ve been to the dentist. But what about the eye doctor? Have you taken your kids to get their eyes examined? If you have worn...

Summer Schedule + Structure: Theme Days to the Rescue!

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Summer is here! Moms tend to love it or dread it. If you're like me, I love certain things about it but kind of dread some things as well. As a mom of a...

Mom Says, “Just Put on a Little Lipstick.”

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My mom doesn’t wear a lot of make-up, nor do I, but if faced with selecting just one cosmetic product, we would both choose lipstick. We each have our one main color we wear...

Meal Planning Tips for the Non-Chef, Non-Meal Planner

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To me, cooking is–meh–just OK. I don’t love it; I don’t hate it. I am certainly no chef, but there are a handful of go-to meals that I enjoy cooking. I am a Type...

How to Create an Easy Valentine’s Day Mantel

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I’ll be the first to admit that I like the idea of decorating my home for each season. I have Pinterest Boards called Winter Wonderland, Happy Heart's Day, Spring Has Sprung, Fabulous Fall, ‘Twas the...
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7 Ways to Keep Kids Safe(er) Online + Infographic

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For all its positives, the internet can be a scary place, especially for a mom with kids who go online. How can you keep your kids safe online? Here are some helpful hints to...
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Holiday Activities in the Iowa City Area: Your 2018 Guide

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Are you like me - do you love the holidays? I am a total sucker for Hallmark Christmas Movies, festive music on the radio, holiday lights and decorations, and basically all things red &...

Let’s Talk Turkey: Thinking About Thanksgiving in Advance (+Infographic!)

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Yes, I know it's only October, but if your life is like mine, Thanksgiving and Christmas have a way of creeping up quickly! To take away a bit of the last-minute crunch, it may...

2018 Guide to Fall Family Activities in the Iowa City Area

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School is back in session, football season is here, and Halloween is just around the corner. Fall can be a busy time, but there's also so much to enjoy in our area. Get your...

Foster Care in Iowa Part 3: FAQs (+ Questions You Didn’t Even Know You...

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Hopefully Foster Care in Iowa Part 1 and Foster Care in Iowa Part 2 gave you good insights about becoming a foster family and who are the kids in care. With so much information,...