Iowa City

Summer is finally here and the Iowa City corridor is buzzing with community events, activities and family-friendly fun!  If you are looking for a fun way to beat the heat on an especially hot day or looking for a...

SAHM, working moms, free-range moms, helicopter moms, granola moms, soccer moms… Society seems to be obsessed with using a few of our identifying characteristics to label us as a specific type of parent and individual, despite the fact that it...

Who is ready for another fun filled summer weekend?  Here are my top 5 picks for this weekend!  Saturday, June 13th Pollinator Party 1-3 p.m. Head on over to the North Liberty Community Pantry and learn how to start a pollinator...

Some of my favorite meals to cook (and eat) are warm, comforting meals I grew up eating. If it can be made in my Crock Pot, even better. But when summer rolls around, I’m not usually in the mood...

“What’s your favorite fitness studio in town?” As a certified yoga instructor, I’m asked this question a lot. Although a membership at a fitness center certainly isn’t necessary to achieve your wellness goals, many people (such as myself) enjoy the...

The weekend is approaching and it is time to make some plans.  Here are my Top 5 Picks of this weekend's activities! Saturday, May 30th Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale 7am-2pm. The 36th annual Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale is a two day...

As far as school moms go, I'm definitely a rookie.  My oldest is in Kindergarten, my middle is in pre-school, and my youngest is at home with me all day.  However, I must admit: I am afraid of summer...

It's Memorial Day Weekend, which for some means an extended weekend and possibly one that is filled with BBQs and time with family and friends.  We have some great events happening throughout the area this weekend...these are our top...

We all want to help our children develop good eating habits. However, let me be honest by saying my sweet tooth is HUGE and my willpower is teeny-tiny. Can you relate? My main weaknesses are pop and ice cream....

Three years ago I became a mother and welcomed into my life a very precious and uplifting little bundle of joy. No, I’m not talking about my daughter (although she, too, is a precious bundle of joy that is...