Iowa City

Though it’s been a long time since I’ve been in school, every time the end of May comes around I start to get nostalgic for the long, lazy, unscheduled days of my childhood summer. As someone that now works...

Summer came in with a BANG this year, didn't it?! All of the sudden it's 100 degrees with 1000% humidity and we are all searching for air-conditioned activities!! (By the way, if you're looking for indoor fun this year,...

Summer is here and the kids are home! It’s a great time for lots of family activities. But all those fun experiences can start to get a little pricey. We’re lucky, though, because here in the Iowa City area,...

Iowa is such a beautiful place in the summer. The rolling hills, beautiful fields of green, and the sparkling creeks and rivers that flow through it make it a great state to travel and see. Here are 10 State...

The Fourth of July is just around the corner! Now is the time to break out your red, white, and blue gear and celebrate the birth and history of our nation. The Fourth is a highlight of summer, and...

As moms, the word “busy” really is not enough to describe our usual schedule. One of the recurring items on our to-do list is to feed our families. Every darn day these people want to eat! Some days it’s...

From the moment I found out I was having a son, my wheels began turning.  My kiddo went from being an “it” to a “he,” and I couldn’t have been more excited.  With my elation, I felt a huge...

"Summertime, and the livin' is easy," or so Gershwin wrote. While there are plenty of moms out there who are anxious about the ten week break from school and scheduled life, I know there are other mothers who, like...

Is there anything more glorious than summertime in Iowa City?! From our world-renowned festivals and farmers' markets, to our bustling evenings of live music in the Ped Mall, there is a limitless supply of fun-in-the-sun for folks of all ages.  We...

If you are an Iowa City native, chances are you already know all of the amazingness that is Stuff Etc. However, just in case you haven't heard, Stuff. Etc is the BEST!  Stuff is a consignment service operation that is...