Advice

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...

Are you considering moving to Iowa City? Are you already a resident of this fabulous place and planning a move to a new area of town in the area? With the help of The Bails Team at Urban Acres Real...

As a mom of three little girls, I always assumed I would become proficient at doing cute, trendy hairstyles. Nothing too complex. Just sweet and simple. But no. I am a solid seven years into this #girlmom gig and...

  We’re five months into the COVID-19 pandemic and there are no signs of it going away any time soon. (Related: wear your masks, please! It’s a simple, scientifically supported solution for slowing the spread). One of the things that has...

I grew up in Missouri, and I remember my dad giving me the driver's manual for my 15th birthday. Thank goodness, too, because the day I turned 15.5 years, he took me up to take my written test. Those...

If you’re new to the area, I humbly suggest you locate the library first. Because once you’ve found the library, you have a gateway to everything else–not only books for the whole family, but also free WiFi; computer, printer,...

Iowa City is—in my humble opinion—the best place to love. If you are a couple celebrating in Iowa City, look no further than your own backyard for a few fun date night ideas, including for couples who want to...

Summer is here and family adventures are at the top of our list this season. A natural fit for budget-friendly family fun is camping! You can't quite beat the simple joy of making memories in mother nature, away from...

Iowa City is home to many wonderful businesses! If you're looking to support a variety of businesses and business types, including Black business owners, be sure to check out this guide to Black owned businesses in the Iowa City...

If you're an adult biological female, chances are you vividly remember getting your period for the first time. I was twelve years old when it happened–I hid it, deeply embarrassed, for a couple days before I screwed up my...