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Summer means swimming. It is filled with days of going to the local pools and occasionally travelling to a water park - or in the case of...

It was a 10 day check out from the library, but it took me less than three days to read. The characters are compelling, the plot twists...

Spaghetti & Meatballs It's Sunday. I ask Tori if she wants to bake a cake for her brother's birthday on Wednesday. She interprets that...

***This review contains spoilers.*** Nine Perfect Strangers by Laine Moriarty is a well-woven story of nine perfect strangers hoping to...

Cedar Rapids pool hours for the last week of school.

I took time this weekend to rest. It proved to be an eventful weekend just the same. My children both learned how to ride their bikes...

Even though I know that I am right where I am supposed to be, I am struggling with wondering if my feet are in the right place. You see,...

If you need something to do with your children tonight or are ready for some outdoor swim time, the Cedar Rapids, Iowa outdoor pools open...

There is nothing harder for a swimming instructor than having a child that will not put his head under water. After all, breath control...

Some people may think that I really like one of my children more than the other, because I tend to post more about her. The reality is...

My son just blurted out, "Tori, it's going to take us 120 minutes to get to Ottumwa." He used his math skills to figure out that 2 hours...

It was a glorious day at the pool yesterday. It wasn't too hot for opening day, which also meant it wasn't overly crowded. About the time...

When you're outside this weekend, remember the sunscreen! My children and I have fairly light skin. Our complexions give off the radiant...

1. Toy Watering Can Pretend your toddler is a flower. Make him grow big and tall, but be sure that you are willing to be the flower too!...

Family Swim Times at Noelridge Aquatic Center for Memorial Day Saturday, May 25th 1-6 PM Sunday, May 26th 1-6 PM Monday, May 27th 1-5 PM

Easton asks, "Mom, can we have eggs for breakfast?" "Sure," I answer. I pull the eggs, milk, and butter out of the refrigerator and get...

We practiced breathing.

Two of the activities I love the most in life are colliding in documenting an adult's journey from non-swimmer to swimmer: writing and...

It's no surprise that I have a love for new words from other cultures that mean something in one word that takes us several English words...

It's spring break. I am at an amusement park with my children and husband - much more their idea of fun than mine - but while my courage...