Kim
A recent transplant to the country, Kim lives with her husband Ryan, son Henry, and daughter Lucy in rural Geneseo. She is a work-from-home mom with a passion for creating a beautiful, unconventional home - without sacrificing life or budget. Her perfect day includes generous doses of laughter, coffee and red wine. For more about Kim's home, projects and adventures, visit NewlyWoodwards.com.
Why We Throw ‘No Gifts’ Birthday Parties (And How We Make it Work)
My son recently turned 6, and we threw a big dinosaur-themed birthday party for him at the park.
There were plenty of sweaty, screaming kids running around having a blast. There were treats, small favors,...
3 Things You Can Do When Your Friend Loses Her Baby
One in four women will experience a miscarriage in their lifetime. No one wants to be part of that 25 percent. But two years ago, I became part of that percentage.
Losing our baby was...
How to Make Confetti Easter eggs
Our house reeks of vinegar and boiled eggs. Which can only mean one beautiful thing ...
EASTER EGGS!
This year, I set out to find a creative Easter egg decorating idea that was fun for me...
How To Raise Monarch Caterpillars
There's something pretty special about monarch butterflies.
They start as tiny, almost insignificant eggs laid on the bottom of country weeds. And after a few weeks of eating and growing, they transform - first into a...
10 Hidden Gems You Have Never Seen in the Quad Cities
If you're looking for things to do in the Quad Cities for any length of time, chances are you are familiar with the Quad City Botanical Center, Niabi Zoo and Putnam Museum.
These are three...
9 Favorite Instant Pot Recipes for the Newbie
So, you are the proud new owner of an Instant Pot and are finding yourself overwhelmed when looking for Instant Pot Recipes.
You aren't alone. It's been one of the hottest small kitchen appliances on...
Local Moms Guide to Area Splash Pads & Pools | QCA
Sweet summertime is just around the corner! And as the temperatures continue to rise, there's no better place to be than in the water.
Luckily for local mommas, we are surrounded by awesome splash pads...
4 Reasons to Make Maternity Photos a Priority
Pregnancy - it can be a beautiful season. But it can also be laced with challenges for many moms. And for some, body image can be a difficult part of pregnancy. It is for...
6 REASONS NOT TO MISS THE NEWEST SUMMER EXHIBIT AT THE FAMILY MUSEUM
Are video games and cartoons taking up a lot of children’s time this summer? Then hop over to the Family Museum’s summer exhibit, Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action. It's the perfect anecdote to...
Keep Your Kids Safe When They Are Home Alone
As moms, a big part of our jobs is keeping them safe.
But as they get older, they may want (and deserve) more autonomy and responsibility. Part of that could mean spending time at home...
IS YOUR HOME SECURE? 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK
As moms, we worry about a lot of things. Money, sleeping, eating, social interactions, academics, sports, injuries, illnesses ...
We probably don't have to go on.
But for many of us, our biggest worries boil down...
THE 5 STAGES OF BREAKING IN YOUR NEW MOM-MOBILE
It's been 10 years since I've purchased a car. In that time, my husband and I have welcomed two babies into the world and our lives have changed dramatically.
And after a painstaking search that...
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