Iowa City Moms

We recently introduced a new series called Frugal Friday. This is the post where we share some of our great finds...whether they be at garage sales, thrift stores, online shopping, or from somewhere else! We've loved hearing some of...

You may have seen them filling vases under a bouquet of cut flowers or amongst floating candles in wedding centerpieces, but these nifty little spheres, called water beads, have another purpose you may not have considered before. Surprise! Another...

When school dismissed for the year, a resounding groan was heard from our home. Not because we weren’t looking forward to lazy summer days by the pool, but because for the first time ever we had to figure out...

We hope to see you there!! If you work outside the home or can't make morning play dates, no worries! We're excited to be announcing another event soon that hopefully all of you will be able to attend!! So...

Who doesn’t love a quick, easy, delicious meal? Whether you are a mom, dad, college student, busy full-time worker, or someone who has a lot of free time, everyone loves that feeling that dinner is taken care of.  There...

Tantrums. Arguments. Meltdowns. Oh, the joys of having a 4 year-old daughter. Let's be honest, these are the realities we face when we have a child of any age! Especially girls...they come with a lot of drama.  Lord, help...

As you all know, Father's Day is coming up on Sunday. So the ladies of Iowa City Moms Blog wanted to take a little time to honor our husbands for being such amazing fathers. It takes a special person...

It’s Hunting Season in the Claussen household. No, we aren’t trekking through the forest and fields tracking deer, pheasant, or turkey.  And no, you won’t find us sitting patiently in our hunting blinds waiting for ducks. You may, however,...

The countdown is on...4 days left until Father's Day!! This is the day we get to celebrate those special guys that make our lives complete!  Whether it's your significant other, father, grandfather, or other special father-figure in your life, Iowa...

(Wanted and Unwanted Opinions & Advice) I am the first one to admit – I am a first time mom and feel completely clueless on what to do with the baby once he gets here. Social media has been a...