Guest Blogger

Recently Sara wrote about her really busy toddler.  Well, I have one of those too!  My two year old boy has one speed...FAST!  Our pediatrician said, "well you wouldn't want a lump on a log, would you?"  His comment...

*A special thank-you to our guest blogger, Kendra Thornton, for sharing these tips with us today!* Are you planning a big trip this summer?  Are you worried about how the kids will handle the drive, activity and being away from...

ATTENTION READERS: Iowa City Moms Blog is looking for a few guest bloggers, and we want to hear from YOU!! Do you have special knowledge about a certain topic you think would be of interest to other readers? Or...

{Today Iowa City Moms Blog is starting a new series entitled Foodie Friday. We're starting off the series with a recipe prepared by Gabe Claussen, the husband of our lovely contributor, Tara. Why? Because there is simply nothing better...

Write it down. Just grab a pen. Just take two minutes to write it down. You’re going to forget. This was a recurring voice in my head. Throughout pregnancy I needed to write, but barely did after the first trimester....

I met my husband Derek on a college ministry Spring break trip. We dated for five months, got engaged and then got married on our 14 month anniversary. After being married for just under a year, we decided that...

Today I will be sharing with you 10 ways to create a healthy learning environment at home, whether you are able to be home with your little one every day or you simply want to make the best of...

I've noticed that in life there is a pressure to always be seen as busy with things we have to do. There is a pressure to only talk about how much we have on our to-do list related to...

There is lovely magic in a bouquet of fresh flowers. Even a petite vase filled with bright-eyed daisies posses has a special air about it. We’ve all witnessed flower power—such as when a bouquet captures your attention and momentarily takes...

My husband and I both enjoy a variety of outdoor activities: camping, hiking, biking, walking to the park and going to the beach. What do these activities have in common? We can't do much of them during the cold...