Whitney Rasmussen
Whitney considers herself a lucky lady to be surround by all boys in her house! This teacher-turned-stay at home mom is constantly entertained by hubby Grant, sons Anders (3) and Nels (1), and furry pal, Gordon. She's a self-proclaimed funny girl who stays active by golfing and biking with Grant and taking walks to the park with her boys. Whitney is seemingly handy in the kitchen and loves inviting her boys to pull up their step stools to join in the fun. Connecting with friends and strengthening relationships are at the core of this extrovert's heart. After some good conversation, she always walks away feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the demand's of this life.
Teach Your Kids: 5 DIY Adaptable Flashcard Games You’ll Love
I have 5 sure-fire flashcard games that you'll use time and time again to teach your kids! These games are easily adaptable and can be used for everything from colors to math facts.
You can...
How I Survive the Holidays: An Ode to Amazon & The Hallmark Channel
Can we just take some time to celebrate two of the greatest things that help us survive the holiday season?
Amazon and Hallmark Christmas Movies.
As you know, it's a season that is filled with a...
Dear Business Owner: Turn Off the TVs!
Hey you, business owners. You know who you are. You run the places that both kids and parents love, the places with the play structures, trampolines, and such. Our kids get to run off...
5 Crafting Must Haves for Easy Clean Up
Okay, okay, I'll admit it.
I don't love doing crafts with my kids.
Truth be told, they don't love it either. (I'm raising boys who love them some gross motor activity!) But, I do see the...
The Courtesy Bite: End Mealtime Frustrations with Kids
Feeding kids can be down right hard. Frustrating. Agonizing, even.
There are times I think I'll just give up and feed them a PB&J until they turn eighteen. Exactly how many times do I have to tell...
Cedar Rapids Garbage & Recycling Dos and Don’ts
With Earth Day upon us, let’s freshen up on the Dos and Don’ts of the Cedar Rapids Garbage & Recycling program.
Have you ever visited someone’s house and cringed at the items being thrown away...
Lessons from the Laundromat
There I was, hauling our overflowing laundry totes into the Laundromat one Sunday afternoon due to our recently broken washing machine. Would I look ridiculous trying to figure the machines out? What social situations...
I’m a Fresh Air Mom
You’ve heard the different mom types: crunchy, free-range, helicopter, and so on. I don’t know if I fit into any of those categories, or even what they are for that matter, but I’ll tell...
Home Invasion: How to Host a Family with Kids
We’ve all been there. You are on your way to spend the night at someone’s house, perhaps with family for the holidays. You scurry around the house packing clothes, bibs, night lights, and favorite...
The Best Way to Celebrate Your Besties
When it’s your birthday, I sincerely hope your family spoils you! Homemade cards and gifts, extra hugs, a joyful birthday song, or a dessert made with love all for you. It’s fun to receive...