DIY

Do you have that one kitchen gadget you just can’t live without? You know, like that oversized wok that cooks up a family-size stir-fry dinner in no time. Or maybe it’s a marble rolling pin, perfect for smoothing out...

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...

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! ...

As a mother to 4, I spend a lot of time in my laundry room, almost as much as I spend in the kitchen. Since I do at least ten loads of laundry every week, I decided it was...

Spring has finally arrived and soon we will be feeling the warmth of the sun (hopefully more consistently than 1-2 days a week), while being surrounded by colorful flowers and listening to the laughter that fills the air as...

One day, probably sooner than later, my three-year-old will begin asking questions like, “Mommy, how did you meet Daddy?” Simple question, right? Except that our love story needs a little editing for a G-rated audience. My love story, adapted for young...

I could start this post with some extreme, hippie, Earth-worshipping comment about reducing your carbon footprint and never touching a chemical cleaning product again… but I won’t, because frankly, that’s just not me.  Yes, our family makes an attempt...

Dear Baby Boy of Mine, You’re almost 9 months old now, and this is the first letter I’ve written to you since before you were born. Your big sister had a whole book of letters from me by this point...

Tired of the giving the same old Father’s Day gifts? Want your children to use their imagination to create something unique while still having it be useful? Here is a quick, easy, and inexpensive gift your kids can make this year....

Now that the little ones are back in school and we've all (mostly) come down from our holiday sugar-induced highs, it's time to get back in our routine. After eating festive meals for the company party, serving special appetizers...