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.
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...
Spring Cleaning Tips Plus FREE Printable Checklist
Ahhhhh, Spring is just around the corner! We have all been dreaming about it. Just picture it, bright sunny mornings, no clouds in the sky, kids playing outside, afternoon walks to the park, birds...
Cedar Rapids Area Spring Events Calendar
If you are looking for Cedar Rapids family events in the Spring, we've got you covered! We've put together a round-up of this season's need-to-know events! Bookmark this page, as we will be updating...
Cedar Rapids Swim Lessons Guide
Heading to the pool or lake with little ones? Need an activity to occupy the weekends? Want to feel more confident with your child playing in the water? Then check out our Guide to...
Seven Tips for Surviving Weeknights
Parenting is hard. Having to do it in two to three-hour spans after work is even harder. Weeknights are tough. There’s so much to do in the few hours I have at home.
Quite...
Cedar Rapids Area Winter Events Calendar
If you are looking for Cedar Rapids family events in the Winter, we've got you covered! We've put together a round-up of this season's need-to-know events! Looking for more events? Check out our Events...