Christmas

So the Christmas classic goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” But, what if home is in multiple places? Home is easy to define when we’re young. It’s family–no matter how they are related or affiliated to you–it’s where...

Welcome to Iowa City Moms Blog's Holiday Guide 2018! 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...

We have nearly 30 writers on the Iowa City Moms team of contributors, and each of us would like to thank you for being part of the Iowa City Moms' #momsquad this year. As our way of saying thank...

It's that time of year again when Santa and his reindeer start making appearances all over the corridor.  We at the Iowa City Moms Blog are good friends with the big man in the red suit, and we just...

There is something so festive about bringing in a Christmas tree to decorate and liven up the living space. Dating all the way back to 16th century Germany, this tradition reminds us of the spring yet to come after...

‘Tis the season, parents: It’s time for Elf on a Shelf! If you have children or little ones in your care, you have no doubt faced this dilemma: to elf or not to elf? If you participate in this fresh hell...

It’s the season of giving! It’s the perfect time to get involved with a local charity that touches your heart, and maybe your kids can get involved, too. Volunteering can be a great way for your whole family to...

Are you like me - do you love the holidays? I am a total sucker for Hallmark Christmas Movies, festive music on the radio, holiday lights and decorations, and basically all things red & green! We are lucky to...

Y'all, it’s not even Halloween yet and there are still only nine Saturdays until Christmas. NINE. If you are anything like me and you celebrate Christmas too, you are already thinking about holiday gifts for your kids and extended...

Christmas time is a time of love, family, fun, and traditions. Many people give gifts to celebrate (traditionally these symbolize the gifts the wise men gave Jesus). I like to give gifts from the heart–ones I've spent time on,...