We all know Iowa sweet corn is the BEST sweet corn! Since you can only get it for a couple of weeks each year, knowing how to freeze it is the best way to make sure you can get your fix all year long. Freezing sweet corn is the best way to preserve that sweet […]
SALSA!!! It’s that time of year when the tomatoes and peppers are in abundance! Here are some of my favorite salsa recipes. Some of these recipes are canning recipes. You can can them as indicated, or just make a smaller batch to eat fresh! Salsa Recipes – 8 Ways Salsa Courtesy of Nancy Monat 12 […]
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is one of the most common questions we ask our children. When they’re young the answers our kids give us can range from the pragmatic to the fantastical. “A princess!” “A speed boat driver!” “A firefighter!” “Spiderman!” Being the parent to both a preschooler […]
I’m having a “Magical Unicorn” kind of summer with my kids and I am not ashamed to admit it. During those cool spring months, I began to envision what our summer would look like. And to be honest, I was nervous. Not because our summers are horrible or anything, but because it can be challenging. […]
Teaching your kids about money is so important. As a parent, it’s one of our biggest jobs to adequately prepare our kids for their adult lives, and managing money is a huge requirement of adulthood. But it can be hard to figure out what to do or where to start. I’m certainly no personal finance […]
I recently had surgery on my ankle. The weeks following were definitely an adjustment for my family of four that includes a toddler and a baby. Here are my tips to help manage the time while mom is laid up. Make a List Make a list of the most important things you do and assign […]
Out of everything that I worried about as I became a new mom, sleep truly wasn’t something I worried about. That was one thing I thought I knew how to do. Though I am a first-time mom, I am not new to soothing babies or the concept that babies don’t always sleep easily. In fact, I […]
You started with board books when your children were infants, and have graduated to longer picture books now that your child is older. If your child is three or four, it might be time to start a bedtime ritual of reading aloud a chapter book. The best first chapter books to read aloud have broad […]
One of the simplest and most nostalgic traditions of summer is the classic red, white, and blue Bomb Pop. While we are reminded daily of the divisiveness in our nation, most of us can come together and agree that the sweet refreshing Bomb Pop brings us back to a simpler time. Never underestimate the power of […]
We are truly lucky to have a world-renowned multidisciplinary performing arts presenter just a hop and a skip from our homes. Hancher is the cultural hub of the University of Iowa campus and a beloved part of the Iowa City corridor, bringing an endless line-up of world-class dance, music, and theater to our community. The […]
