When traveling with kids, it can often feel like getting anywhere requires a herculean effort. Just trying to keep them entertained in the car for even a short trip can feel like an uphill battle. However, there are some simple tricks and tips that you can use to make car rides with kids more enjoyable […]
Being a People Pleaser Nearly Killed me. Here’s How I am Learning to Stop.
I am, and always have been, a “people pleaser.” I cater to other peoples’ needs at the expense of my own, and I give other people power over my choices, whatever they are. I also struggle to set boundaries, take on far too many commitments and responsibilities and treat others with greater respect than I give to […]
Milkboy Swiss Chocolate Drink Brings a Little Joy and Warmth During the Colder Seasons
Known for its delicious bars of chocolate goodness, Milkboy Swiss Chocolates has launched its newest product, Milkboy Swiss Chocolate Drink. With a rich, velvety mouthfeel, the decadent Swiss Chocolate Drink is a dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO-free cacao powder. Making it a hot cocoa selection of joy and warmth for those colder days which have already begun in the Midwest. Made […]
Author Sara Broers November Book Signings Uncover Best Attractions Plus Hidden Gems in Iowa’s Go-To Guide
Author Sara Broers has free presentations and book signing events in November for 100 Things to Do in Iowa Before You Die, published by Reedy Press. With Iowa’s dozen-plus scenic highways and byways, and this book as your guide, your next road trip will be an epic one for the record books. Join author and Iowa native Sara Broers […]
Making a Difference in the Life of a Rescue Pet
You know that one-of-a-kind feeling when you’ve done a good deed? It might be as simple as opening the door for an elderly person or as complicated as stopping at the scene of an accident. You may not be an EMT but you can call 911. You can comfort someone. For most people there’s just […]