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.
Dear Unicorns: Taking My Daughter to Church
I've been a mother for nearly seven years, and I think I'm doing it wrong. I had this realization over the holidays, as our family was sitting down to dinner on Christmas Day. My...
Spice Up Your Winter Menu
Now that the little ones are back in school and we've all (mostly) come down from our holiday sugar-induced highs, it's time to get back in our routine. After eating festive meals for the...
Just Say Thank You
"I love your top!"
"Oh this? It's ancient!"
"Your haircolor is fabulous!"
"Ugh...my gray is getting out of control!"
"Have you lost weight?"
"Pfhhhht! I wish!"
"I saw your family photos on Facebook, they were great!"
"The photographer worked magic; I...
To Switch or Not to Switch?
Unless you've been living under a rock without Pinterest, you've seen the "Switch Witch" and other suggested fun ways to get rid of your child's Halloween candy after trick-or-treating. The idea is that kids...
How to Get Your Pumpkin Fix (even if you don’t like PSL!)
Ok, mamas, I have a confession:
My name is Sherri and I don't like Pumpkin Spice Lattes.
There. I've said it. I feel so liberated!
I know, there's like, me and one other person who wasn't lined...
How to Take a Sick Day: The Mom Edition
Are you the go-to person when one of your people is sick or in crisis? Me too! I'm the woman for the job if you need a meal train mobilized, girl friend troops rallied,...
A Mother and Daughter Reflect on Campus Sexual Assault
25 years ago this fall, I was sexually assaulted on campus during my first semester of college. I waited nearly 20 years to talk about it, and when I was ready, I called my...
When Life Hands you Lemons…Use ‘Em to Brighten Your Summer Menu!
Iowa summer is officially here, mamas! I've been busy trotting my kiddo to swim lessons, mainlining iced coffee, and counting the days until I can bite into my first ear of sweet corn. I...
Why I Yell: 3 Surprising Revelations About Parenting
We live in a loud house. Most days, we can attribute the noise to my mother-in-law and husband yelling at the Hawkeyes, Cubs, Bears, Cowboys, and Bulls on the television. When we are not...
Mom-Worthy Summer Shoes
Finally! It's time to bring our feet out of hibernation, buff those nasty heels, and break out the bright summer polish for our toes. I love shoes for so many reasons, not the least...