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Welcome to Preschool Soccer: The 6 REAL Positions
Welcome to preschool soccer! As you look around our field, you'll notice players demonstrating the highly specialized skills we emphasize early in our program. Coaches identify the natural talents of each player and use...
Can We Agree to Stop Telling New Moms, “Just Wait?”
If you spend any time on parenting pages, you'll quickly learn there are a few phrases that are, well...discouraged. In general, it's preferable to not comment on someone's body ("Are there twins in there?"),...
Money Hacks: One Small Switch That Changed the Way I Budget
Moving to Iowa City meant a new expense in our monthly budget: parking. Within my first week at University of Iowa, I was lucky to find an off-campus private business that leased spots in...
Iowa City Area Fireworks Shows
Happy 4th of July!
Here are some of our favorite fireworks shows around the area. Grab a blanket or some chairs, pack up some bug spray and your family, and get ready to oooh and...
Iowa City Area Summer Events Calendar
There is something special about summer in Iowa City. Throw your lawn chairs in the trunk, grab the sunblock, and enjoy a jam-packed season of festivals, farmers’ markets, and food. There are just too many events...
Hello, Rogaine: Facing the Reality of My (Thinning) Hair
Eight months ago, I finally opened a box that had been sitting my bathroom for years. I couldn't remember exactly when I bought the box of Women's Rogaine, but I had a rough idea. ...
Your Stuff Can Still Spark Joy: Where to Donate and Consign Locally
Updated March 14, 2021
Are you looking to channel your inner Marie Kondo? Take a quick look in your dresser: if your clothes are neatly folded and filed upright, you already know the answer. For...
The Runners’ Club: It’s Not What You Think
I am a member of the Runners' Club. You won't find me out on a trail or treadmill. There are no exhausted but triumphant pictures of me at the finish line. This is a...
Hack Your Hanukkah With Make-Ahead Latkes
Every Hanukkah, my husband and I dedicate one entire meal to latkes. Latkes are the entree. Latkes are the side dish. Latkes with applesauce are the dessert (well.. maybe also some sufganiyot). Following an...
The World Is Yours for the Reading: 5 Free Apps That Make It Easy
This time of year, there are a lot of habits that cost money. The cable bill supports your love of Hallmark holiday movies. The grocery bill takes care of all the flour and sugar...