Amy Lovseth
Amy is a North Dakota girl who fell in love with Iowa when she moved to Cedar Rapids as a newlywed in 2006. She's an elementary teacher turned homeschooling mom of twin girls (2011) and little sister (2014). Her ongoing struggle, is keeping faith and family at the heart of family life, while still encouraging each of her girls to follow their passions and find their unique gifts. Awkwardly athletic with a large dose of nerd, Amy is a lover of words, winter sports, theater, and chocolate. As a recovering perfectionist, she strives to be present over perfect each day and is forever thankful there are no limits on grace. She hopes you find love and encouragement through the posts on CRMB because mom-ing is always better together.
5 Last Minute Valentine Gifts Moms Will Love
Hey, dads!
I know, I know. It's not Cedar Rapids Dads, but hear me out.
It’s Valentine’s Day today. You might not have gotten anything for your wife or significant other yet, but no big deal....
Here’s How To Simplify (and Win!) at Laundry
The laundry will never be done. No one knows where all the lost socks actually go.
These are simple truths of mom life. Do you know what else can be simple?
Laundry.
It may never be done,...
Wrapping Up Experience Gifts for Kids in Cedar Rapids
Trying to get on top of organizing my home with Christmas coming makes me want to scream, “INCOMING!!!”
I have three girls. We have many, many bins. We have shelves, drawers, and cupboards. We have...
The Elf on the Shelf: Good Riddance or Time for Redemption?
Ok, I’ll admit it.
I was tempted by the Elf on the Shelf.
My kids were tiny and I knew they would delight in finding a silly elf doing funny things each morning. I imagined...
Easy & Cute Halloween Craft: Handprint Spider & Marble Painted Web
Halloween can be silly, not spooky with this easy and cute Halloween handprint spider craft.
It's perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, but school-age kids can enjoy it as well. I made these with my twins...
5 Mama Mantras to Get Through the Tough Times
It happened again.
You snapped at your child and caught the flash of fear in her eyes. You were harsh with your clingy, whiny toddler, only to find out he had a fever. Your phone...
5 Tips for Teaching Your Child to Ride a Bike
Learning to ride a bike is an exciting rite of passage on the road to graduate from a little kid to a big kid. It can also be scary for kids and stressful for...
Hey, Who “Arted”? 12 Local Art Classes & Resources for Kids
A young child's life is full of color, wonder, and imagination. They are artists who boldly choose colors to swipe across a clean page without fear of what others might think. True, sometimes we...
National Siblings Day: 7 Ways to Raise Best Friends
My three daughters are playing Legos together in the middle of the living room. All together. There are squeals, giggles, and the occasional squabble.
I had other plans for this afternoon. One of my seven...
St. Patrick’s Day Green Spinach Pancakes & Oven Scrambled Eggs
Surprise your little leprechauns with this fun, healthy and GREEN breakfast for tomorrow's National Pancake Day or St. Patrick's day!
Using spinach to turn pancakes and eggs green is easier than you'd think-- not to...