Tag: food
Streamlined Suppers
When I was pregnant with my third baby, I realized I needed to simplify my life. I had two little ones aged 5 and...
Advice: Let the Kids Order in Restaurants
I certainly made parenting mistakes—ask my daughters, I think they have a list. But one thing I believe we did right was having our...
Guide to Patio and Outdoor Dining in the Iowa City Area
There's nothing better in summer than enjoying a refreshing drink and a good meal (I didn't have to cook), outdoors on a patio. If...
Recipes I Can’t Wait To Try In My New Instant Pot
On Amazon Prime Day, I finally bought my first Instant Pot.
I’ve been eyeing one for years but couldn’t get myself to commit to another...
6 Quick and Easy School Time Snacks for the Online or...
Summer has come to an end and now it is time to prepare for the school year.
This year might look a little different ....
Summer 2020 Iowa City Area Farmers Markets
This summer may look different, but there are still opportunities to support our area farmers and get fresh produce and meat on your table....
You Don’t Have to Struggle Alone: Eating Disorder Awareness
As a child, I was skinny.
I remember I had a purple skirt that I was able to wear from age four until age 11....
Break Your New Year’s (Weight Loss) Resolution
If December is the most wonderful time of the year, January has got to be the most confusing. If you celebrated the holidays, you...
Have Hanukkah Your Way: A Flexible & Easy Menu
During Hanukkah, I love setting aside a night for a traditional family dinner. In the midst of the noise and busy-ness of December, the...
A Guide to Local Thanksgiving Food Options
The first year after college, I couldn't afford to take days off work or to fly home. With my Real Simple magazine full of...