Our writers are taking a summer break to spend some extra time with our families!! We’ll be back August 1st with brand new posts just for you!! In the meantime, we’ll be sharing our favorite posts from the archives on our Facebook page, so be sure to check it out to get your CRMB fix!! Have a happy July!! 🙂
Screwing Up Santa: That Time I Blew the Big Secret
"Mama? Are you Santa?" Those words are etched into my heart to this day.
Big was 7 and, still believing in Santa, gathered around the Thanksgiving table with both sets of grandparents for some pie. ...
The Best Sledding Hills in the Cedar Rapids/Marion Area
When life gives you snow, go sledding.
We set a goal of visiting every public sledding hill in the area – and I’m proud to say, that after 8 weeks, 7 sledding hills, 4 gallons...
How I Survive the Holidays: An Ode to Amazon & The Hallmark Channel
Can we just take some time to celebrate two of the greatest things that help us survive the holidays?
Amazon and Hallmark Christmas Movies.
As you know, it's a season that is filled with a lot...
20+ Experience Gift Ideas for Kids in Cedar Rapids
I'm all about experience gifts for kids this year. Yes, I hear you. You are saying that experience gifts sound like a great idea, but, “They need something to open!” No worries, I’ve...
5 Unique Christmas Gifts for Grandparents
Grandparents are invaluable, especially when they are some of the very best.
It can also feel impossible to shop for grandparents at Christmastime. There is very little they need and they also often have the...