Health and Fitness

Jazzercise is the workout that you have to try! I joined Jazzercise Iowa City about a year-and-a-half ago. When the owner asked me if I would write a piece for the moms blog, I said, “Of course!” because I love...

Special thanks to our friends at Mercy Iowa City for sharing their stories, advice, and medical knowledge with us.  Today’s story comes from Tori, who is a provider at their office. Fevers in Children:  “I’ve got chills...they’re multiplying!” Fevers are...

My daughter is perfect.  She is smart, clever, funny, and kind, with a touch of sarcasm and naughty mixed in.  She is beautiful, with an eclectic sense of fashion and big blue/gray/green eyes.  I’ve never looked at her and...

Welcome to Iowa City Moms' Blog's guide to summer camps in the Iowa City area! When school is out for the summer, parents need a safe place for their kids to learn, explore, make memories, and try new things. Of...

Since 1924, the American Heart Association has highlighted February as American Heart Month. In 1964, Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to issue a proclamation declaring American Heart Month. February is both Heart Health Awareness Month and Congenital...

Should I buy organic? Does it matter? Is it worth the extra cost? If I can't afford to buy everything organic, how do I choose which foods to splurge on and which ones to save on? The Environmental Working Group creates...

    I was given the opportunity to sample a six pack of Body Armor Super Drink-Superior Hydration.  It deserves to be said in a super-hero-announcer voice!!       I am no scientist, nor am I a nutritionist/dietician, however, I am a...

October is OCD Awareness month. I'd like to dedicate this piece to honor those who struggle with OCD or any other mental illness. Remember that you are not alone. At the age of 15, I was diagnosed with clinical OCD (Obsessive Compulsive...

Sauerkraut.  When I think of this delicious food, my mouth starts to water.  I’ve always been a fan of sauerkraut. Even when I was little one of my favorite meals included sauerkraut, which was pork ribs covered in sauerkraut...

Earlier this month I turned 37 years old.  I know, it's not polite for a lady to reveal her age, but hey, whoever said that I was a proper lady? My birthday has prompted me to do some hard thinking...