Gift Giving

Mother's Day is just around the corner, ladies!  Here at the Iowa City Moms Blog, we are all about supporting, encouraging, and recognizing moms in our community.  In honor of this extra special holiday dedicated to all moms everywhere,...

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...

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,...

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...

The last days before my kids' winter break are usually chaotic, to say the least. As I'm scrambling to tie up loose ends, I usually realize I forgot a very important item on my to-do list: gifts for my...

Looking for the perfect gift for the fitness fanatic in your life? Here are my top 10 gift picks that any athlete would love.       1. Athleta Athleta clothing is in a word phenomenal. Not only do they carry fitness clothing, but they...

When I was in college, I briefly worked in an engraving and embroidery shop. It was incredibly satisfying — the work was precise and challenging enough to keep things interesting.  It was rewarding to see the physical results and...

A few weeks ago I was reading an article in the Little Hawk, City High's School newspaper, and there was a quote from a local business owner that I haven't been able to stop thinking about. “You have a choice...

Last minute shoppers: do you have some difficult gift recipients left on your list? Are you stuck on what to get them and nervous you might select something they won’t want? Or that they’ll then have to find a space...

Now that it’s the start of school again, it’s also (maybe) the start of school-friend birthday season again. The kids are always excited about the party, but it often brings up a conundrum for the parents — what is...