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Get outside and enjoy the beautiful fall weather by visiting area you-pick pumpkin patches and apple orchards! Use this interactive map below to scout locations, activities, and hours for local u-pick businesses: Iowa City Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches Allen’s Orchard...
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You fought through the aisles to hunt down the exact school supplies as listed. You made sure the pencils are sharpened and the glue sticks are plenty. You coordinated the first day of school outfits with your child’s unique style in...
Nothing says winter like soup. I love the way that a simmering pot of soup can fill the whole house with yummy smells and warm your insides down to your toes when you sit down to eat.  However, with...
Whether you typically celebrate Thanksgiving at your home or visit family and friends, it's no secret that hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be a stressful undertaking. Attempting to clean (and maintain) a house with children, prepping food, and worrying about...
When we think of cooking a holiday meal, it can seem like a LOT to take on. Maybe even a little overwhelming, especially if this is your first year on your own for the holidays. And cooking a whole...
Halloween is such a great little holiday. There's not a whole lot of buildup, pressure, or hoopla–just one night of costumes and candy, with some spooky stuff thrown in for good measure. While I am a true holiday enthusiast...
For the last decade, I've spent the majority of each October meticulously planning and assembling Halloween costumes for my daughters. Last year, for the first time ever, they all picked out costumes that required nothing from me. Nothing. Sure,...

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