Iowa City Moms Blog

Hi, this… is me.    This is probably how you’d see me at any Moms Blog event, school carnival, Sunday morning worship, a MOPs meeting, or any other “special occasion.” Hair done, make-up on, nails painted all cute, and clothes looking...

Put on your sappy goggles today, my friends, and go for a walk down memory lane with me.  Flashback to the summer after my freshman year of high school.  A friend throws a big party at her house, and...

Last week we enjoyed a BEAUTIFUL morning playdate at Wilson’s Apple Orchard.  We have to admit, we were a little worried about a) the heat index being in the triple digits all week long, and b) Kaitlyn being a...

Since embarking on the surrogacy journey, I have learned how to take on the worst of the worst in critics.   Once I was telling people what my plans were, I never prepared myself for the not-so-very-nice opinions.  I figured...

Don't forget, the circus is in town this weekend!  Our lucky giveaway winner and her family will be enjoying the show on Friday, August 30th at the iWireless Center in Moline!  If you were not the lucky winner, however,...

 I’ve barely walked in the door from work when I hear “play with me mama”. I look down at my little redheaded man, lip in a pout and puppy dog blue eyes. My heart skips a beat and at...

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...

We are so excited to announce our first 5k Run/Walk: Blogger Dash, presented by Iowa City Moms Blog and Running Wild!!                       CLICK HERE TO REGISTER THE DETAILS: When. Saturday, October 19th. The 5k...

Calling all you seasoned Mommas...Advice needed!  My baby boy (okay, he’s my oldest of 3 munchkins, but he will still ALWAYS be my baby!) started his first full days at Kindergarten this week. And yes, his Dad barely made it...

I read a quote online a few weeks ago, it said "Be kind enough not to tell other people's stories, and be brave enough to tell your own".  Just a few words, but it really made me think.  My...