Alex Moellers
Christmas Pajamas: Why I Hated Them as a Child and Love Them Now
When you think back to your childhood, what holiday traditions do you remember the most? Which ones did you love? Which ones did you hate? I am positive that as my mom reads this,...
A Thanksgiving Recipe: Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Y’all, 2020 has been wild to say the least. Every evening I sigh loudly and think, “I have to cook dinner AGAIN?” I have not been to an actual restaurant to dine in since...
Cedar Rapids Moms Favorites: Best Mexican Food in Cedar Rapids
I have always been a lover of guacamole, but my interest in Mexican cuisine grew once I was in culinary school. I was doing a group project in my final semester, and we were...
Someone Always Has it Worse Than You
Am I the only one that feels traumatized by the derecho?
Just scrolling social media, I see a lot of people feeling overwhelmed or sad. There was an unexpected feeling I noticed too: guilt.
It seems...
A Guide to Cedar Rapids Gently-Used Clothing Stores
When I think back to being a kid, what I remember about the end of summer was the back to school clothes shopping. Listen-- I get that things look different (ahem, I mean rather...
Are You Mom-Shaming Me?
I remember clearly the first time I felt I was being mom-shamed.
My son was two months old and was in the Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit. Because of his condition, he needed to be...