Iowa City Moms

{Today we are so thankful to have Dr. Ron, from Robinson Family Wellness, as a guest blogger in Part 3 of our January series entitled "Live the Life You Imagined".  We are absolutely loving this series so far; if...

"You look like you are ready ANY day now!" said everyone. At 37 weeks, I Fully Agree. But random strangers started telling me that I looked "Ready to POP" at only 32 weeks.  Those people received a sarcastic, "Well thanks, but...

My son is 10 months old now, and I haven't lost all my baby weight. My inner voice has had plenty to say about this. It's told me I've gone too long, I don't have any more excuses, it's...

Join us for our next meet-up: a coffee date at the east side Iowa City Java House (1575 S 1st Ave). Here's your chance to meet some other mamas in a smaller, more relaxed environment! Bring a friend or...

This past week we, along with my sister, her husband, their 3 kids, and my parents; took a vacation to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.  I’m happy to say the crying was minimal, the smiles were plentiful, and...

What if I told you that your family could have hot, crusty french style bread in an hour and a half with no hand kneading, messy, floured surfaces, or long rising times? With this quick bread recipe, you can! This...

Last week, we began our series on "living the life you've imagined", with Kaitlyn announcing her baby weight-loss challenge that she is starting with the help of local trainer Casey Wetjen. {Just in case you missed that post, read it...

We are in the midst of record-setting frigid temps.  All I want to do is pile on some layers and crawl under a blanket.  When the time comes that I have to go outside, a coat, mittens, scarf, and...

I consider myself a “foodie”—someone who is avidly interested in food, specifically cooking and eating. I collect and read cookbooks for fun, pore over recipes when I plan my weekly menu, and consistently make time for my husband and...

Enter the New Year, full of resolutions, goals and a One Word if that’s your thing. I have a One Word, but I also have a goal. One that I need to accomplish ASAP… we need to get this...