Kids' Activities

Mark your calendars for our next meet-up!! We'll be having our next play date on Thursday, August 29th at Wilson's Apple Orchard (2924 Orchard Lane NE, Iowa City, Iowa 52240).  Meet us there at 10:00 a.m. for some apple orchard...

In keeping with the b-t-s (back to school) theme, I thought I’d share with you readers the joy (i.e. woes) of preparing our family for this up-coming school year. Well, in all honesty, I just need to rant. Late last...

The circus is coming to town!  DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Circus performers from the farthest reaches of the earth have assembled for Ringling Bros.® Presents Dragons to showcase...

Make sure to mark your calendars!! Iowa City Moms Blog and Running Wild are sponsoring a Charity Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19th!!  This is for you whether you're an avid runner, beginner, jogger, walker, or want to bring a...

Sometimes things don’t go as planned. Understatement of the year, eh, mamas? Earlier this spring, I had the great idea to pack a picnic lunch, a blanket, and a bag full of books, and spend the morning with my preschoolers...

We wanted to start the week off by saying THANK YOU to everyone who came to our first Health Fair & Family Day this weekend! We had a great time, and we hope you all did too!  The weather...

We can't believe our next big event has already arrived!  We were absolutely BLOWN AWAY by the crowd at our Mom's Night Out in June, and we are hoping to see ALL of you again (this time with your families!) THIS Saturday...

Just because we love you, our readers, we are offering an extra special giveaway for you today!  One lucky reader will win a FREE Family Day Pass for the Iowa Children's Museum!  This day pass will allow your group...

It’s my lunch hour and I’m sitting at my computer, mindlessly perusing Facebook. Photo after photo, and status update after status update are all infused with summer fun–pool time, picnics, and summer vacations. My heart aches, and I long to...

Today is the 4th of July! I know I'm looking forward to a day of fun and relaxation with my family–aren't you? Maybe you're still looking for some ideas for things to do, so today I'm sharing five of...