Jodi Peterson
Hi, I am Jodi married for 12 years and mom of two spunky boys. I am an Iowa native. I love encouraging moms and talking about real mom issues. I am blessed to stay at home and play legos all day with my boys. Our family bleeds Black and Gold...GO HAWKS!
The Surprise That Wasn’t Meant to Be…
Last week I posted an article about deciding on family size. The big question, "Are you done?" has been the topic of many a conversation in my home; and it's one that we haven't...
The Big Question… Are you done?
How many…
Once your child turns... oh, about 1... it seems like the comments and questions start coming.... "So, it's about time for one more...." "Ready for another one yet?..." "When is the next one...
National Ice Cream Month: Celebrate at Home
July is national ice cream month so let's celebrate!
We love ice cream in our home - who doesn't? But since I love to make thing from scratch using quality ingredients, I love to make...
Garage Sale Tips and Donating the Leftovers…
Want to have a garage sale? Or maybe you just want to do some Spring cleaning and donate your items to families in need. Read on because this post is for you! I have...
Homemade Chocolate Milk
I am sure your kids love chocolate like mine do. But we all want to give our kids healthy treats. If your children love chocolate milk but you don't like all the additives store...
5 Truths for Women
I was deeply impacted and touched by the local home school conference I attended a few weekends ago. Before you think, I don't home school so this post won't apply to me, please keep...
Fun Tips about Coconut Oil & Jodi’s No Bake Cookie Recipe
Coconut Oil...
I have shared before a few recipes that have coconut oil in them and you may have heard friends talk about coconut oil. So what is the big deal…why do we love it...
Pure Wash – Review + Giveaway
This is how I have been doing laundry the past month: Dump clothes into the washer and turn on cold wash, transfer to dryer then take out the beautifully cleaned clothes. NO sorting NO detergent...
Thanks Mom!
I would like to take the opportunity this week to say publicly "Thanks Mom"
Thanks for...
Encouraging me growing up and now as a mom.
Being an example... you were a working mom but you always put us first....
Real Food Diet: What’s That All About?
Trying to figure out how to eat and what to eat can be SO overwhelming. One day eggs are bad for you and the next they are healthy. There are lots of buzz words/trends...