Holidays

During dinner last week, my 7 year old asked if we would be going to grandma and grandpa's house for Thanksgiving this year. "No baby, not this year." It's the phrase I utter like a broken record. Ugh ....

This year is hard. Everything is just too much. My coping skills were maxed out back in early April, so add online school into the mix, and WOOF. My writing skills have clearly taken a hit as well.  When I...

  We’re five months into the COVID-19 pandemic and there are no signs of it going away any time soon. (Related: wear your masks, please! It’s a simple, scientifically supported solution for slowing the spread). One of the things that has...

Updated March 7, 2021 St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. It's not because I'm Irish or because I love green beer. I always think of St. Patrick's Day as a celebration of spring! Once...

As Iowans, Mardi Gras is probably not on the radar . . . but who doesn't love another excuse to celebrate? Fat Tuesday, as it's also known, is February 25, 2020, and there are a handful of Mardi Gras...

I love Christmas! The music, movies, decorations, and traditions are among my favorite parts of the season. A few years back, I shared one of our favorite traditions to kick off the season, Grinch Family Night. This, among our...

Welcome to the Iowa City Moms Holiday Guide 2019! We love our city, and we love the holidays, so what could be better than the combination of the two?! To make planning your holidays simple and stress-free, we’ve compiled all the...

During Hanukkah, I love setting aside a night for a traditional family dinner. In the midst of the noise and busy-ness of December, the table can be a quiet and light-filled space. Depending on the year, however, Hanukkah's timing can...

Even if the weather outside is frightful, taking a drive to see Christmas lights can be the perfect, cozy activity to do with your family during the dark evenings leading up to Christmas. Get the whole family snug in...

Small Business Saturday will be celebrating its TENTH anniversary this year on November 30. Of course, there are many ways in the area to participate and support our local retailers! Local Small Business Saturday Events Downtown Iowa City Small Business Saturday,...