Tag: stress

They were everywhere. Lurking beyond every corner. Hiding behind every door. They even showed up in my sleep, with their cries playing an endless...

I used to have a bathroom clock. It was small, red, and didn’t fog up during a steamy shower. I moved a lot in...

We’ve all seen the pictures, the pins–the pure perfection. We've seen the perfect party posts on Instagram and attended parties that are coordinated from the...

The end of the school year is here and summer is ready to begin.  Summer is the time that both teachers and kids take...

The Christmas season is under way! There is no shortage of advertisements for the perfect gizmos. The grocery stores are fully stocked with all...

I love summer and everything about it. I love being able to go swimming at the pool any day we want to. I love...

"DING-DONG!" The sound of an unexpected doorbell ring sends me into a small panic attack. "Who is at my house?" I wonder, and more importantly—what...

A powerful thunderstorm blasted through the area a couple of weeks ago, leaving over 2,000 Coralville residents without power. Our household happened to be...

In keeping with the b-t-s (back to school) theme, I thought I’d share with you readers the joy (i.e. woes) of preparing our family...