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Updated April 12, 2023 If you're moving to or building a new home, or if you're just thinking of ways to make your life in your current house easier, consider the possibilities of a "smart home". Local Iowa City area...

Updated April 12, 2023 Parents and children alike might have worries and concerns about how to make the transition to a new school go smoothly. If you're new to town or considering a move, there are some important questions to consider...

Updated April 12, 2023 When moving to a new area, one of the first and foremost questions a parent asks is, "How are the schools?" We here in the Iowa City area are incredibly fortunate to boast some of the...

Since moving to Iowa, the one thing I’ve seen more than I have anywhere else are biracial families. Probably one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in awhile. However, one of the issues I’ve heard from a lot...

Ok, a bit of click bait. Seriously though, you can! You can do it on your lunch break at work, or waiting to pick up your kid from school. While you wait at the doctor’s office, or sitting on...

Now that the ground is finally covered in a layer of wintry white, it's time to make childhood memories by bundling up and hitting the sledding slopes. Read on for the skinny on the top Iowa City-area hills! 1. Hoover...

It wasn’t until we moved overseas that I heard about the newest birthday party craze: the "Fiver Party." Not only is it GENIUS, but it helps with those last minute birthday gift buying stresses for any busy mama. A...

I had been planning this day since my daughter was born. This was going to be the most magical 5th birthday celebration ever! And no, I am not talking about Disney. Our trip to the American Girl Store in Chicago...

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 get you started limiting and monitoring...

For the past three years, instead of setting goals for the new year, I have focused on choosing one word to guide my year.  See more here or here . For 2018, I chose the word “Confidence.” At the time, I had really...