The delicious summer bounty is beginning to arrive. Whether you grow it in your garden or gather it at the Farmer’s Market, summer produce is rolling in and I hope it is rolling in your door!
I love how meal...
We are so excited to begin a new series on the blog, featuring some amazing local dads! In our "Daddy Diaries", we will hear from some awesome daddies sharing THEIR side of the story. Today we welcome Simon, who...
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...
The transition from 6th grade elementary to 7th grade junior high is probably the most challenging in a student’s academic career—not as traumatic for the parents as the move into kindergarten, but it is close. I’ve seen about 4,000...
Hello Mom of 2013-2014 Kindergarteners!
It’s an exciting time as families prepare to bring their children to kindergarten, whether it’s your first time or if you’ve experienced this multiple times. Celebrate whenever you can and pass on the excitement for...
{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...
I’m writing this post to the mom who wears the cute cherry two-piece suit. I see you at the pool every time we go. I really like that cherry suit. It sort of has a Marilyn Monroe/Grace Kelley’ish look,...
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...
*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...
I have never had anything in my life handed to me. Things never came easy; I struggled in school, I struggled in my home life, in my relationships & within myself. That being said, all of my struggles taught...