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SAHM, working moms, free-range moms, helicopter moms, granola moms, soccer moms… Society seems to be obsessed with using a few of our identifying characteristics to label us as a specific type of parent and individual, despite the fact that it...

One of my favorite things about summer is grilling. One of my family's favorite things to eat is pizza. That's why last summer I began experimenting more with making pizza on the grill. I'm here to share some of my...

I love to decorate for holidays. However, I’m a total procrastinator. I don’t get decorations up until right before the holiday, and then they stick around far too long. How long is ‘too long’? Well, as I’m preparing for...

A few weeks ago one of my daughters found a craft project she wanted to try.  The project was described in her American Girl Magazine and the title of the craft project was something along the lines of "No-Sew...

As you know, we just celebrated our 6-month blog anniversary! YAYY!!! Super exciting!! Thank YOU readers again for all you do! It’s been such a wonderful adventure already and I’ve loved meeting you gorgeous gals (and gents too). =)   Well,...

Yesterday we shared how thankful we are for YOU, our Iowa City Moms Blog readers. You have made our 2013 amazing and we are so grateful for your excitement for joining us in creating community among moms in our area! ...

We all know Iowa sweet corn is the BEST sweet corn! Since you can only get it for a couple of weeks each year, knowing how to freeze it is the best way to make sure you can get...

It’s that time of the year when Facebook news feeds are flooded with ’30 Days of Thanks’ countdowns, people announcing their RAKs (Random Acts of Kindness), and viral stories of strangers making a difference in the lives of others....

Every year I get excited about the first snow flurries and the first BIG snow of the season.  I love seeing the yard covered in a white sparkly blanket.  That untouched beauty lasts for about 5 seconds before dogs...

Sometimes, as a writer, I hit that dreaded road block.  You know the one.  Writer's block.  It is no myth, my friends.  It exists.  And it hits you when you least expect it (or at least that's when it...