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October 29th, 2016

10/29/2016

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Sometimes I feel like I am living my life in survival mode. As a stay at home mom to 3 kids with a 3rd Year Ortho Resident for a husband, most days my goal is to keep the kids safe and fed, and somewhat happy.  I’ve recently found myself with three side jobs that fill up any of that extra time I thought I had. This is great for supplementing the family’s income and fun for me, but that doesn’t mean it is all easy! I am no expert in this matter but these are my tips to surviving life as a resident’s spouse. 
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My kids...because every blog post needs a picture! 
  1. Plan ahead- This is without fail the best thing you can do to make your days run smoother. Make a meal plan and grocery list, so you can have your meals planned out and ready to go. Nothing is worse than staring in the fridge at 5pm with starving kids wondering what is for dinner.  Although breakfast for dinner is always acceptable on those days! Two of my kids are in school but as soon as they get home we are on the go with sports events and practices. If I take 10 minutes to gather all the clothing they will need and pack snacks before they get home, we all make it out of the house a lot happier.
  2. Take time for yourself. I love my kids and having them with me, but sometimes Mom needs a break!  Everyone has something different they chose to do when they get an hour of free time, but mine is exercise. I love to get out and go for a run by myself! A huge help for me has been my gym membership. My daughter loves going to the gym daycare and I get an hour or two of uninterrupted me time. It’s a win-win. If exercise isn’t your thing take time for your hobbies or even to just sit down and read a book for a bit.  
  3. Keep your expectations low. There are so many times I plan on my husband making it home in time for an event or a sports game and it just doesn’t happen. It isn’t his fault, since I guess he is busy saving lives and all, but it still is hard! If I just assume he won’t make it home and that I am doing bedtime or a football game by myself, then I am not disappointed. Then if he does come, it is a pleasant surprise!
  4. Last but not least, learn your limits and when to say no. We want to please everyone and try to do everything, but sometimes it just isn’t possible. Decide what your main goals are, for example, spend quality time with your kids, create a happy home environment, support and show love to your spouse or partner, maintain your health, etc. When you pile on extra commitments and these things start to fall by the wayside, then it is time to reevaluate! You will be more successful and so much happier when you don’t overwhelm yourself!
 
 
What tips do YOU have about surviving residency?     
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Halloween Happenings

10/24/2016

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I am super pumped for Halloween. Who is with me? I love all the fun things to do around Halloween, so I pulled together a list for everyone! Most of these event details can be found on facebook, but feel free to comment with questions or ask on the IMP facebook page. Local pumpkin patches/farms are not on the list. Let us know if I forgot anything!

WEDNESDAY (10/26)

Halloween Zumba Party @ Campus Rec Center | 5:30-7pm | FREE
*IC Trick or Treat with Police | 5-8:30pm | FREE
 
FRIDAY (10/28)
NL Library Trunk or Treat | 10-11am | FREE
*IC Tot Time Monster Mash @ Scanlon Gym | 9:30-11:30am | FREE
ICMB Halloween Bash | 5:30-7:30pm | $4/child (adults free) TICKET SALES END 10/24
Pizza on the Farm @ Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza | 5-8pm | Prices Vary
Tanger Outlets Trick or Treat | 5-8pm | FREE
Haunted Happenings @ NL Community Center | 6:30-9:30pm | $2/child
Dam of the Dead Haunted Trail @ Coralville Lake | 7-9pm | No Cost Listed
Field of Screams by JCI Johnson County  | 7:30-10:30pm | $10/person (coupons available)
 
SATURDAY (10/29)
Boo at the Niabi Zoo | 10-3pm | Prices Vary
Spooky Station @ The Play Station | 10-8pm | $8.50/child (adults free)
IMP HALLOWEEN PARTY | 2-4pm | FREE
HandiSCARE Halloween Carnival @ Handicare | 4-7pm | Prices Vary
Dam of the Dead Haunted Trail @ Coralville Lake | 7-9pm | No Cost Listed
 
SUNDAY (10/30)
Boo at the Niabi Zoo | 10-3pm | Prices Vary
Spooky Station @ The Play Station | 11-6pm | $8.50/child (adults free)
Monster Mash @ The Children’s Museum | 11-5pm | $8/person (members free)
Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch @ Hubbard Park | 2-4pm | No Cost Listed
Halloween Pictures @ Lucy's Bakery | 4-7pm | FREE Photos, Donations for Solon Splash Pad Accepted
 
MONDAY (10/31)
Trunk or Treat @ Lucky’s Market  | 6-8pm | FREE
*Iowa City Trick or Treating | Dusk-8pm
Coralville Trick or Treating | 5:30-8pm
North Liberty Trick or Treating | 5-8pm (stop by the NL Fire Department)
 

* https://www.icgov.org/news/2016-iowa-city-trick-or-treat-night-and-other-spooktacular-fun
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The blog is BACK! And...a giveaway!

10/14/2016

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Hey guys! We are excited to get our blog back up and running! Resident life is busy or something ;) Each week you will hear from a different IMP officer, and each officer will decide what they want to write about! Stay tuned for recipes, crafts, giveaways, and just some daily musings of a resident's spouse. Thanks for reading!

To welcome the blog back, I have a giveaway for you! Last Summer I was able to review some Mexican Blankets from Del Mex, an amazing mexican blanket distributor based in Cali. They contacted me again and I was able to get another blanket to give away to you guys!! These Serape blankets are my favorite. I take mine everywhere, they are so big and all of my boys can fit on one comfortably! They are so easy to throw in the back of the car, we love taking ours to sports and just lounging in the grass!They really are my favorite take along blanket and I am excited to be able to give one away to one of our members!
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To enter to win the blanket, head to www.delmex.com and tell me what your favorite blanket is! For a second entry, follow @del_mex on Instagram! Giveaway will be open until next Saturday the 22nd at midnight. I will announce the winner on Sunday!
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