Fall

This year is hard. Everything is just too much. My coping skills were maxed out back in early April, so add online school into the mix, and WOOF. My writing skills have clearly taken a hit as well.  When I...

Back to school time is always busy, so autumn has me breaking out all of my favorite easy recipes. This one for "unstuffed" burritos is cooked all in one skillet. There are two things I love about it (besides...

Get outside and enjoy all that fall has to offer by visiting Iowa City area pumpkin patches and apple orchards! Use this guide to find your next family fall field trip. It includes an interactive map to scout locations, activities,...

Look, by all accounts 2020 is a dumpster fire. And I don't know about you, but I like my dumpster fires covered in chocolate and topped with more chocolate. Enter Halloween bark. Halloween bark is a great treat to make with...

Fall is a fleeting season; we dream of it far longer than we get to enjoy it. So don't wait–grab your pumpkin spice latte and check out our Ultimate Guide to Fall in Iowa City! We’ve compiled the best events,...

Fall has *almost* arrived and with it comes fun, autumn-themed, family-friendly events and activities! Start planning with this Guide to Fall Family Events in the Iowa City Area! Get your calendars ready, and choose a few activities to enjoy....

Thanksgiving might look a little different for many families during our COVID year. (Please let it just be a year!). In an ordinary year, more than 50 million Americans travel more than 50 miles from home to be with...

Every mom deserves a “me day" every once in a while, right? One of my favorite ways to spend a solo weekend afternoon is by taking a trip to a vintage market or craft show. The perfect activity for...

The air is growing crisper, mornings are cool enough for a sweatshirt, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. So many things about the last several years have been strange and unpredictable, but one thing that...

Halloween is here! We're planning a whole day of fun so I created this fun playlist of my favorite Halloween themed songs to enjoy. I decided to share it with all of you too! From hits like Monster Mash to...