Paola Ayers
Paola, originally from Puerto Rico, came to Iowa to study at Iowa state University where Ryan, an Iowa native, won her heart and they’ve been married for five years. They now call Cedar Rapids home and work as landscape designers in North Liberty. They love watching their toddler, Olivia, grow and are excited to see her as a big sister in the Fall of 2019. Paola's hobbies include crafting, running, yoga, baking and anything handmade. She recently opened Pikosa Creations to share her creativity with the world. Her passions include family, kindness, desserts and vacations to the beach.
Seven Tips to Help You Stay Motivated to Reach Your Goals
We came into 2021 with high hopes. This year had to be better. We set our eyes on the horizon and imagined this gorgeous year ahead.
Then, January happened. It was tough.
We are...
Mama, You Are Just as Important as Everyone Else
This past year has been tough for a lot of us for so many reasons.
At any given moment, life has presented us with a new challenge. Can we get past this day? Can...
Speak up! Advocating for Your Kids at the Doctor’s Office.
It was just another routine visit to the doctor.
I headed to the pediatrician’s office at the end of the day for my youngest’s one-year checkup. My masked four-year-old tagged along to get her flu...
Cedar Rapids Area Trick or Treat Times, Trunk or Treats, and Halloween Activities 2020
Halloween is coming soon!! Looking for some fun Halloween Activities in the Cedar Rapids area? Or for Cedar Rapids Area Trick or Treat times? We've got you covered! Read on for all the details!!
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It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and I’m Feeling Nostalgic
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month!
We celebrate this from mid-September to mid-October every year to commemorate the great Hispanic personalities and accomplishments in the United States. FYI, the term Hispanic refers to people living in the...
Is it COVID-19 or a Cold? Sickness and Anxiety During a Pandemic
Saturday was going off like usual, hanging out at our house as we have done for the past twenty weekends, other than that one out of town trip. We did some yard work, cleaned,...
A Guide to Our Favorite Cedar Rapids Parks with Trails
The weather is turning nice! What better way to celebrate than enjoying some time outside with family in one of the many parks the Cedar Rapids Area has to offer! You don’t have to...
My Children, I Hope That Your World Is Better Than Mine
My sweet children, as I see you both grow and develop, I can’t help but hope and wonder about your future.
What will your personalities shape up to be?
What kind of adults will...
The Best Advice I’ve Ever Been Given
The best advice I have ever been given came from an unexpected source.
The timing was perfect, the tone was spot on and the person who gave it was sincere.
It was from my...
How to Socialize while Self-Isolating {COVID-19}
Let's face it-- humans need socialization. Face to face interactions are part of our nature. Quite frankly, it might be what keeps us sane a lot of the time. So what happens when a...