It's December and your to-do list is piling up. Sometimes during the holiday madness it's nice to take some time to breathe and enjoy a movie with your kiddos. By going to the Iowa City Public Library, Film Scene...
Ready to get into the holiday spirit, that good old-fashioned way? Check out the Old World Christmas market at Cedar Rapids' Czech & Slovak Museum & Library on December 7 and 8!
Christmas markets (Vánoční trhy) are an important part...
I love Christmas! The music, movies, decorations, and traditions are among my favorite parts of the season. A few years back, I shared one of our favorite traditions to kick off the season, Grinch Family Night. This, among our...
Welcome to the Iowa City Moms Holiday Guide 2019!
We love our city, and we love the holidays, so what could be better than the combination of the two?! To make planning your holidays simple and stress-free, we’ve compiled all the...
Even if the weather outside is frightful, taking a drive to see Christmas lights can be the perfect, cozy activity to do with your family during the dark evenings leading up to Christmas. Get the whole family snug in...
Once again this year, the Iowa City Moms team of contributors has put together a fun playlist of our favorite holiday tunes for you to enjoy. There are nearly 30 contributors on the team, and each of us would...
'Tis the season to see Santa! Get your calendars out and make time to share the magic of the season with your little ones (and maybe slip your own wish list to the big guy).
We’ve compiled this handy guide...
One of my favorite Christmas songs that I love playing in the background while decorating our Christmas tree is the old time favorite, O Tannenbaum. We play both the German and English version on repeat while we decorate. The...
Updated: December 4, 2020
'Tis the season for cheesy holiday movies! I love the schmaltzy predictability of sweet holiday movies where the main characters find true love and Christmas miracles happen. If you love holiday movies, too, check out this...
I don't know about you, but as the holiday season approaches I begin to see visions of sparkly Christmas trees, impressive gingerbread houses, and perfectly decorated living spaces dancing in my head. From about Halloween to December 1st, the...