The holidays are upon us. This is literally one of the most wonderful times of the year as we enjoy the embrace of family and friends. However, it can be less-than-wonderful if you’re non-crafty and/or not especially talented in...

Favorite Aldi Finds

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Aldi is ahhhhh-mazing.  If you go, you already know. If you don’t, you NEED to check it out. We have a beautiful newly remodeled location in Iowa City and another great location in Coralville.  They recently partnered with Instacart...
Every Hanukkah, my husband and I dedicate one entire meal to latkes.  Latkes are the entree.  Latkes are the side dish.  Latkes with applesauce are the dessert (well.. maybe also some sufganiyot).  Following an afternoon schvitzing over the stove,...
For the family that is looking for the ultimate relaxation on Thanksgiving–a cook-free, cleanup-free, traditional turkey meal–check out any of these Iowa City area restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving. Be sure to give each establishment a call to inquire...
Every year when the leaves begin to change and pumpkin spice everything hits the store, I get swept up in the changing seasons and buy a jug of apple cider. I say to myself, "I'll drink mulled cider by...
Recently I was discussing supper plans with a friend, and I told her that I had prepped a hamburger hot dish this morning and had it ready to put into the oven when I got home. She looked at...
Raise your hand if you think parenting is hard.  Me, too.  Raise your hand if sometimes the pressure of doing really elaborate things for the holidays gets overwhelming? I see you, Sister.  Me, too.  Now raise your hand if you’re looking for ways...
Before my daughters were born, I dreamed the kitchen would be the focal point of our home. My little darlings would gather 'round the mixing bowl with pure excitement on their faces, as they graciously and gently took turns...
It’s fall.  Glorious fall!  The leaves and weather are changing.  The crisp cool air brings about the desire for some warm comfort foods. Ideally, some warm comfort foods that everyone in your house will love to eat.  There is...
“How do you get protein?” If you’re a vegetarian (or vegan), you have heard this question more than a time or two. I always respond with some combination of the following: “It’s actually not hard,” “I’ve always been perfectly healthy,”...

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Guide to Indoor Play Places

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Winters in Iowa are known to be long and cold and spring tends to be rainy and windy but that doesn’t mean your family...

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