Ashley Bass
Ding & Dash – The Tradition of May Day
Ding Dong.
The doorbell at your home rings but when you go to answer it, there’s no one at the door. Then you look down and you see some little May Day baskets of goodies...
Bring on Spring! 10 Must-Have Kid Items for the Season
Some may say that Spring's warmer weather and increased daylight hours make it their favorite season.
While I don’t know if I’d fully agree with that, (I’m more of a Fall person), there is definitely...
Best Pizza Places in Cedar Rapids
Friday night & pizza - the perfect combination.
After working all week one thing I look forward to is our Friday night tradition of pizza and a movie.
Truthfully, it’s something the whole family looks forward...
Choose a Word Instead of a New Year’s Resolution
2021 finally came to an end.
As challenging as both 2020 and 2021 have been, welcoming 2022 is something many looked forward to. And no - I don't mean 2020 too. Let's not even make...
{Event Recap} Cedar Rapids Mom’s Wreath Workshop and Mini Sign Night Out at Board...
We had so much fun at our Cedar Rapids Mom’s Wreath Workshop & Mini Sign Night Out at Board & Brush in Hiawatha! It was a great way to kick off the month of...
One Pan Meals: Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas
Something I read the other day made me laugh:
Does anyone have a recipe for 'I don't know or 'I don't care?' It's what my family requested for supper and I can't seem to find...
The “Stigma” of Testing Positive for COVID-19
COVID-19. You can’t turn on the news or scroll through social media without hearing or seeing the word.
We’ve spent the last year and a half doing everything possible to prevent our exposure to it....
The Best Season of All is Fall: My Fall Favorites
Close your eyes and just imagine the following...
The crisp air and the cool breeze coming through an open window. The changing of the leaves and the taste of a pumpkin spice latte. Picture the...
Be a Fruit Loop in a World of Cheerios
Goal: To live life in the best ways possible for YOU. To live YOUR best life.
Sounds easy, right? But in all reality, it has never been more difficult to just be yourself. Many times...
My Son Nearly Drowned and Nobody Saw it Happen
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of death in children ages 1-14 after motor vehicle crashes.
That’s why I’ve always been a believer in starting...