The night shift life is not for the faint of heart. Take the demands of a night shift job, add in the demands of a stay-at-home-mom, and you've got yourself an uphill battle. Working all night and momming all...
For my family in the 1980s, the destination for family photographs was a department store portrait studio. While studios continue to be a great option, outdoor locations can bring personality and variety to framed photos and holiday cards. Iowa's...
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Every city has its big, bustling attractions that are its claim to fame–its main event, its Friday special, its must-see hot spot. And the Iowa City area has many of these: The Ped Mall! Hancher! Kinnick Stadium!...
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Downtown Iowa City is kid friendly.
Sometimes this community's robust, cultural hub can get a bad rap as a college bar district, upscale restaurant scene, or a no man’s land for minivan parking. These are myths.
The Ped Mall...
Who doesn't love Sunday brunch? Our family's recent routine has been to get in a little breakfast before heading to church on Sunday morning, and then come home after Sunday School and make a big meal of pancakes, eggs,...
Welcome to the Iowa City Moms Blog Preschool Guide 2019! Searching for the right place for your child to learn and grow can be overwhelming, but we are here to help. There are an abundance of preschools, child care...
It's hot, it's sunny, your kids are restless...IT'S TIME TO MAKE A SPLASH!
The Iowa City area has some great pools and splash pads where you can cool off, but each has its own pros and cons, depending on the...
When my son started kindergarten, it felt like stepping into a new city without a map. I could read the street signs, but it was difficult to navigate a new landscape of school culture, traditions and language. I was...
As a parent, there are few things more exciting than watching your little ones celebrate another year of life. As we all know, the birthday parties have gotten bigger and bigger with the arrival of Pinterest and the social media...
March Madness Bingo: Iowa Women
March Madness has arrived, and for our household that means non.stop. basketball.watching. We know that it's the same for many of you and your...
