Holidays

One of the many fabulous qualities of Iowa City is the abundance of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and businesses.  One of the many fabulous qualities of the people that live here is our dedication to supporting our neighbors.  Today the Iowa...

“What’s on your Christmas list this year?” It’s a question that I have heard regularly all month long. I’ve been asked by my husband, my parents, my friends and colleagues. I’ve asked the same question to my husband, our daughter,...

It’s that time of the year when Facebook news feeds are flooded with ’30 Days of Thanks’ countdowns, people announcing their RAKs (Random Acts of Kindness), and viral stories of strangers making a difference in the lives of others....

I am a Christmas geek. I’m one of “those people” whom most roll their eyes at. I’m the type that switches over to holiday radio and decorates her tree the second Thanksgiving is passed. Some years I’ve put the...

We are so fortunate to live in an area with a wealth of holiday activities to enjoy with your family! So take out your calendar, grab a pen, and plan which activities you'll enjoy this year! A couple of new...

As a child, when I was asked what my favorite holiday was, my response would always be the 4th of July. This was for a couple reasons: it was during my birthday month and of course for the FIREWORKS!...

We have nearly 30 writers on the Iowa City Moms team of contributors, and each of us would like to thank you for being part of the Iowa City Moms' #momsquad this year. As our way of saying thank...

Christmas time is right around the corner, and one of my favorite memories to make each year is a great picture of my kids with the big man in the red suit. We at Iowa City Moms are good...

It's that time of year again, when Santa and his reindeer start making appearances all over the corridor.  We at the Iowa City Moms Blog just so happen to have some insider information on Santa's whereabouts, and we've compiled...

I always seem to count my blessings more consciously this time of year -- with Thanksgiving just around the corner we are surrounded by reminders to be thankful. This may seem like a silly thing to be thankful for,...