Kaitlyn Swaim
Kaitlyn is the owner of Cedar Rapids Moms Blog and is an Iowa girl who has been married to her husband, Joshua, since 2007! She’s a busy work-at-home mama to their 5 children: 3 girls and 2 boys! A true Hawkeye, she graduated from the University of Iowa with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, something that comes in handy on a daily basis while trying to raise 5 kids! Her favorite things to do include spending time with her family, cheering on the Hawkeyes, reading a good book, shopping (of course!), and checking out all the activities the Corridor has to offer!
Guide to Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches in the Corridor 2015
It's officially Fall! I don't know about you, but nothing says Fall to me like heading to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch with my family to pick my own produce and enjoy some...
To the postpartum mama who still looks pregnant…
"When are you due?" "Are you having a boy or a girl?"
Awkward pause.
Split-second decision. Do you answer:
a.) Actually, I'm having twins!
b.) I'm not pregnant.
c.) I just had a baby a few months ago. And...
Moms Morning Out: Meet the Experts!!
Iowa City Moms Blog is so proud to partner with The Family Dental Center and South Slope Cooperative to bring you our 2nd Annual Moms Morning Out along with La Montessori Nurtury on August 29th...
Mama Needs a Break
10:00 p.m. The last of the kiddos is in bed. I've got Netflix turned on and my computer in my lap...ready to do some work.
10:10 p.m. "Waaaaah!" Baby is awake.
11:00 p.m. Baby's...
Mom’s Guide to 4th of July {2015} Festivals and Fireworks in the Corridor
Independence Day is coming up this weekend! There are some great festivals and events going on around the Corridor for the 4th of July, including plenty of opportunities to see fireworks! To make things...
Speak Life.
I recently read a blog post that really resonated with me on one of our Sister Sites. Simplified, the message of it was to be careful of the way you speak to and about...
Local Business Spotlight: Lindsay McGowan Photography
*This is a sponsored post. We have received something, either payment or in-kind to write it. But the opinions are solely our own!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Lindsay McGowan Photography for...
Confessions of a Mom with 3 Kids Under the Age of 3
My husband and I recently had our 4th child and I have to admit, it's rocked my world. But I would hazard a guess that it has a little less to do with the fact...
Vote Now for Iowa City Moms Blog’s Super Mom 2015!
Today is the day, everyone! You sent in your nominations (24 of them!), and with the help of our lovely team of contributing writers, we have narrowed it down to the top 7 finalists...
Nominate a Mom Now for ICMB’s Amazing Super Mom Prize Package!!
Do you know an amazing mom? Someone who devotes her time and talents to her children, her friends, her family, and her community? Someone who deserves to be pampered and recognized? Maybe someone who ...