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Family Holiday Activities in the Iowa City Area: Your 2019 Guide
While the craft stores have displayed their red and green since summer and the big box stores put out evergreens and jingle bells well before Halloween, many of us are just now starting to...
Uptown Mac and Cheese
In my estimation, there is no better comfort food than macaroni and cheese. I especially crave it around this time of year when the weather is turning cold and we're spending more time indoors....
All Things Fall: Guide to Family Events in the Iowa City Area
It's the season of back-to-school, football games, changing leaves, and shorter days, with Halloween just around the corner. Here’s our “All Things Fall” guide to family-friendly activities in the Iowa City area and Corridor,...
“Eye” See You! Your Guide to Childhood Eye Concerns
You’ve probably taken your kids for their back-to-school physicals. Maybe they’ve been to the dentist. But what about the eye doctor? Have you taken your kids to get their eyes examined?
If you have worn...
Summer Schedule + Structure: Theme Days to the Rescue!
Summer is here! Moms tend to love it or dread it. If you're like me, I love certain things about it but kind of dread some things as well. As a mom of a...
Mom Says, “Just Put on a Little Lipstick.”
My mom doesn’t wear a lot of make-up, nor do I, but if faced with selecting just one cosmetic product, we would both choose lipstick. We each have our one main color we wear...
Meal Planning Tips for the Non-Chef, Non-Meal Planner
To me, cooking is–meh–just OK. I don’t love it; I don’t hate it. I am certainly no chef, but there are a handful of go-to meals that I enjoy cooking. I am a Type...
How to Create an Easy Valentine’s Day Mantel
I’ll be the first to admit that I like the idea of decorating my home for each season. I have Pinterest Boards called Winter Wonderland, Happy Heart's Day, Spring Has Sprung, Fabulous Fall, ‘Twas the...
7 Ways to Keep Kids Safe(er) Online + Infographic
For all its positives, the internet can be a scary place, especially for a mom with kids who go online. How can you keep your kids safe online? Here are some helpful hints to...
Holiday Activities in the Iowa City Area: Your 2018 Guide
Are you like me - do you love the holidays? I am a total sucker for Hallmark Christmas Movies, festive music on the radio, holiday lights and decorations, and basically all things red &...