I have sat down numerous times over the past several weeks to write this post, and each time I end up staring at a blank screen. How do I begin to write about something I feel is so personal?...
This past Christmas my husband surprised me with a summer getaway to Italy for our 6th anniversary. It would be a "kid-free" vacation and the first time leaving our 9-month-old and the second time leaving our 5-year-old in the...
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We are deep in the midst of summertime, and if you are a gardener that means one thing...your summer squash plants are exploding! Summer squashes are different from their more heartier winter cousins in that they are harvested when their skins are...
Many individuals and families have, at one time or another, been in a situation where they needed extra support or services. Fortunately, we have some wonderful organizations in our community that can help people in times of need. The...
Cupcakes? Check. Story books? Check. Movies on the tablet? Check. Epi-Pen? Check. Bravery? Check. These were the essentials for getting ready for my daughter’s food allergy challenge this spring. She’s three now, and she’s had a severe egg allergy since she was a baby....
We've all heard it: "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." It's also the meal most of us skip the most, and I'm no different. I’ve always struggled with eating breakfast. I don’t like milk, I don’t like...
For three years I have been packing a cold lunch almost daily for my daughter. It’s become a hobby of mine… a bit of an obsession you might say. I have made countless themed lunches, but let’s get real...
A few weeks ago the Iowa City Press Citizen featured a piece on local, healthy restaurant options. The author promised places where you could eat and still maintain your New Year's resolutions. I read about the first three great places and...
Two weeks ago I wrote about my family’s experience with a vegan diet. I am a licensed and registered dietitian, so I am always interested in various eating programs and wondered what the result would be if I incorporated...

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