Iowa City Moms

Even though Henrik is only five months old, he’s got three hotel stays and an overnight stay at Grandma and Grandpa’s under his belt. As we were packing for our most recent trip, I looked at my husband and...

One of my favorite book series is George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones.” (Yes, I know I’m a huge nerd.) If you’re aware of the story, then you know the ominous words that are uttered by the members of...

Work and school are almost done, the presents have all been wrapped, and three little suitcases are packed and ready to go.  But it's not what you think.  Unfortunately, we are not headed off to visit faraway family, or...

We listen from downstairs and hear Ella shifting in her bed. A sliver of light from her bedroom slips into the darkened hallway as Tim peeks upstairs to see if she is still awake. It's 10 o clock, three...

I love presents.  There, I said it.  I love wrapping them.  I love opening them.  I love the look of a bunch of presents under the tree (although, with a one-year-old, we are NOT doing that this year!).  Presents...

I love the movie Christmas Vacation, with Chevy Chase. My favorite part of the whole movie is the Griswold house, all lit up and tacky! I remember watching that movie as an elementary school student wishing that I could...

Have you visited the new Montessori Nurtury in North Liberty?  If not, then now is the time! We recently spoke with the director, Lillian, about all of the great opportunities this new facility has to offer for your infants...

I have a confession to make about my parenting style: My name is Sherri and I do not like imaginative play. There. I said it. Maybe it’s due to the fact that I was of “advanced maternal age” when...

It was frigid cold, and you could cut the tension in the car with a knife. “Why do I try to do fun stuff?” I muttered under my breath. I was irritated. What was supposed to be the perfect...

There are just 15 days left until Christmas...can you believe it? Have you gotten a chance to take your kids to see Santa yet? Maybe you're a person who takes their kids multiple times in a season.  Or maybe you're like...