Tag: making memories

Christmas time is a time of love, family, fun, and traditions. Many people give gifts to celebrate (traditionally these symbolize the gifts the wise...

Being pregnant is such a special and short time, even though it can feel like a long time. There are so many amazing things happening...

Two years ago I made the first, and only, resolution I have ever stuck with. I was being consumed by motherhood and trying to...

When I was pregnant, I read all sorts of articles about coming to terms with my new, messy, journey into motherhood. Or at least,...

My baby-making days are done. I hear a lot of women talk about those days with such nostalgia. They seem to miss the times...

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...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” You’ve likely asked your children this question, or perhaps you have your own dreams for them....

It’s summer in Iowa City, which means it’s time for the annual population turnover. You can see the shift especially well downtown. Every year...

We're big fans of Pandora in my family. The kids love their Disney and Veggie Tales stations, my husband bounces between classical and "Hipster...

Spring has finally arrived and soon we will be feeling the warmth of the sun (hopefully more consistently than 1-2 days a week), while...