Gift Giving

It wasn’t until we moved overseas that I heard about the newest birthday party craze: the "Fiver Party." Not only is it GENIUS, but it helps with those last minute birthday gift buying stresses for any busy mama. A...

Welcome to Iowa City Moms Blog's Holiday Guide 2018! We love our city, and we love the holidays, so what could be better than the combination of the two?! To make planning your holidays simple and stress-free, we’ve compiled all the...

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...

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...

Happy May Day! Only 10 more days until Mother's Day! We've decided to celebrate by offering an awesome giveaway today from {made} community!  If you read Kate's favorite things post yesterday, you already know that {made} offers gorgeous handmade necklaces,...

The holiday season is such a magical time. Sparkly lights, colorful decorations, yummy treats, presents piled under a pine tree, special movies to watch, shopping trips, and visits to see Santa…the season is practically bursting at the seams with...

I don’t remember having many themed birthday parties when I was younger. Perhaps I did but I mostly remember asking for a sleep over every year. Maybe there was a campfire. Maybe there was a late movie. Definitely there was...

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...

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again and again: we LOVE the Safety Store at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital! This unique resource in our community was developed to improve the health and well-being...

'Tis the season when parents and everyone else with beloved children in their lives are casting about for holiday gift ideas that will be enjoyed and treasured throughout the year. Books make great gifts, but how to know what...