Jaclyn Strawn
Jackie is living and journeying through life with her husband, Andy, and 5 year old special needs son, Easton. Jackie has a passion on navigating life and learning as much as she can about learning differences to provide her son with as many opportunities in life as possible. She has a true heart for connecting with other moms and experiencing life together. Jackie's perfect day would include: waking up to a good cup of coffee with her husband, followed by testing a new recipe out in the kitchen, dinner with friends and capping the night off with a game night with her family.
We Love Ankeny: A Guide to Des Moines Area Neighborhoods
Ankeny is a small-town community with the amenities of a larger city, making it one of the top 10 towns for families, according to Family Circle Magazine.
Protein-Packed Turkey Chili with Quinoa
I am always on the look out for a great recipe that is low fat, gluten free, packed with protein, and that my whole family will eat. This protein-packed turkey chili fits the bill!
The...
3 Paleo Salad Dressings to Jump Start a Healthy You
I did Whole 30 in October to get my health back on track, and the only thing that got me through it was having delicious salad dressings that were not full of junk. They...
5 Tips To Make Your Child’s Next Dentist Visit All Smiles
How great would it be to take your kid to the dentist and leave with nothing but smiles?
We aren't quite there yet, but after 4 years and 8 trips to the dentist, we are making...
Help Bring Joy to a Child’s Halloween with the Teal Pumpkin Project
While many children and families experience so much fun and excitement with Halloween, it can be a hard time for those with food allergies and other disabilities.
My son, Easton, is autistic and has food...
Mom at a Crossroads: As You Say Goodbye to Each Stage of Motherhood
No matter what stage of life you are in as a mom, there are so many times or situations in life you find yourself saying goodbye.
Goodbye to the last time being pregnant. Farewell to the...
A Different Kind of Journey: Celebrating the Joys of Special Needs Parenting
I never thought early on I would be writing about the joys of special needs parenting. As I sit here almost six years later, I am so thankful for things I wish I could have seen early...
Fair Food on a Stick: Kid-Happy, Allergy-Friendly Food
What do you think of when you think of Iowa State Fair? Fair Food!
Honestly, I have never been for multiple reasons. First, due to Easton’s special needs, crowds and strange places and people were too...
5 Ideas for Having Fun with Kindergarten Prep This Summer
The thought of prepping for kindergarten and doing school type stuff over the summer just sends a chill up my spine. I want to have no agenda and just enjoy time with my baby before...
I’m a Worrier, Aspiring to Be a Warrior
Here I am at 33 years old and one of my biggest issues in life has been my inability to let go of control and let go of the worry and anxiety that encompasses...