Father's Day

Father’s Day is just around the corner!  At Iowa City Moms Blog we are about more than just encouraging and supporting moms…we want to encourage and support the dads in our community as well! That’s why we’re holding our 2nd...

Are you looking for something fun to do with your families this weekend? Here’s our Top 5 Picks of this weekend’s activities in the Corridor! Friday, June 13th Bike Rodeo,2-4 p.m. at Penn Landing in North Liberty (near Molly's Cupcakes and Yotopia). ...

Six years ago when my husband Ryan and I got married, I knew when we eventually had kids he would be an excellent dad. In fact, when we were dating I could picture him as the dad playing in...

I hate nature! There, I said it! Which makes what I am about to say next truly wonderful. We moved into our home this past February during a huge snowstorm. Now that the snow has melted and the weather is...

Today is the day!! You sent in your nominations, and with the help of our lovely contributor team we have narrowed it down to 6 finalists (which was NO easy task!!).  All of the dads that you nominated are...

About a month ago I gave you lots and lots of suggestions for Mother's Day gifts.  And although I put out the request, none of the males in my life have provided me with a similar list for Father's...

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....

{To My Littles} The summer after my Freshman year of high school, a bunch of friends* and I went to a big party at a friend's house.  We thought we were so cool. Truth is, we probably weren't.  But oh...

In honor of Father’s Day, and after an extra-long year of pandemic parenting together, I want to talk about all the reasons why my husband is not a goofy, bumbling caricature dad like you see in commercials, TV shows,...

Last May, my dad came out for a visit for Grandparents' Day at my kids' school. As a fun bonus, it just happened to coincide with my two girls’ dance recital weekend. When I first asked my dad if...