We’ve Got It Good In Iowa
Just last week Kiplinger’s announced it’s 2008 Best Cities list. And guess where #9 is located? Right here in Iowa! Yep, we had better watch out because people are noticing our clean air, good schools and great living standards. Pretty soon we’ll be swarmed with companies wanting to move here. Oh, wait, we already are. [...]
Be Honest. Do I Need to Call Nanny 911?
You probably think that since I’m a regular contributor to the Family & Parenting channel of IowaMoms.com, I’m an expert on the subject. I’ve got it all under control. My kids are model citizens, and my house is spotless. Well, sorry to disappoint. The truth is, I probably have far more to learn from all [...]
Triple Cheese Baked Spaghetti
I’m continuing my quest for yummy meatless recipes we can all enjoy. Last week I made this wonderful triple cheese baked spaghetti. It’s quick, it’s easy, and,most of all, it’s yummy. Posted by Jody @ Fab Food Friday
Get Lost! (Really!)
If you’re like my family, a “real vacation” is not in the plans this summer. Gas prices, food prices, and trying to dig out of our debt have pretty much claimed any extra penny we thought we had. But if you’re not able to fly to Florida or drive to South Dakota, that doesn’t mean [...]
Make your stainless steel sparkle.
When we started building our house, I vowed I would never have stainless steel appliances again. No way. Never. Absolutely not. Guess what? I have stainless steel appliances. And, I have stainless steel appliances for one reason only, WD-40. As I complained about cleaning our appliances during the selling process a relative told me “use [...]
Ankeny, Iowa One of 10 Best Towns for Families
In the newest issue of Family Circle magazine Ankeny was named one of the top 10 towns for families. (If, for some reason the link takes you to page one, Ankeny is featured on page 10). Of course those who live in Ankeny already knew that… There is an amazing sports area that little league [...]
White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese
This dish is a twice a weeker at our house. We all love it, with the exception of my 4 year old, who doesn’t like anything so she doesn’t count. I don’t know if she created it or not, but I inherited this recipe from my Grandmother and it’s one of the best things she [...]
Hy Vee Customer Service- A Love Letter (Kind Of)
Yesterday was a. bad. day. It started off bad and never fully recovered. So by the time we made it to the grocery store (around 4pm) I would have been much better off closing the blinds on all the windows and wallowing in the dark until Doug got home. But… We needed groceries. So off [...]
Tasty Treats for Less
Have you noticed all the new snacks that line the grocery store aisles? Many of them are designed with your kids in mind- Teddy Grahams Trail Mix, 100 calorie candies and cookies, tasty treats in all shapes and sizes. Unfortunately those treats just don’t fit into my budget. They are overpriced and under-sized. So I [...]
Internet -Ready Resume
I work as a Career Service professional, and one of the things our office does is advise job seekers on how to prepare a resume that is “Internet-ready” Here are some tips: Limit type-face and/or font sizes and use a universal font for the entire document. Arial and Times New Roman are good choices. Make [...]
