Iowa City

Heading to the hospital with kids for an inpatient stay can be super stressful, even if it is planned.  Our family recently had a short stay at The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.  We really are lucky...

It’s well into the new year, and one of the things that’s always on my goal list is to declutter and organize my home. The holidays are over, but I’m looking at all the stuff that accumulated or neglected....

I am one of those parents who takes many, many pictures and videos in an effort to capture life moments as they are happening. I don’t know how else to try and collect as much life as I can...

On Jan. 1, I said to myself, “This is my year.” I didn’t know why I believed that, but I wholeheartedly did. And do. The year has started out well. Lots of good things happening. But I got a phone...

For the last eight or nine years our family has been doing something different at the start of a new year.  Instead of making traditional goals or resolutions, we each pick a word for the year and we really...

Our community has many so opportunities for kids to participate in soccer! This guide will help you find the best soccer program for your family in the Iowa City area. From programs for preschoolers through teens, check out these...

Even when the weather outside is frightful, taking a drive to see Christmas lights in the Iowa City area can be the perfect, cozy activity to do with your family during the dark evenings of the holiday season. Get...

Celebrate the holiday season with many wonderful family-friendly events happening in the Iowa City area. From visits with Santa to kids events and local shopping—grab your calendar and start planning to celebrate the spirit of the season. Many holiday events...

It's the season of giving! Now is a great time to learn more about Iowa City area organizations that serve our neighbors and community both during the holiday season and year-round. There are many ways to give back through...

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...