Kids' Activities

After twelve glorious years living in Iowa City, I’m moving. My family and I are moving further north in Iowa’s Creative Corridor, far enough to make my husband’s Cedar Rapids commute shorter but not so far that we still...

Two years ago I wrangled up the Iowa City area restaurants that offer a kids' day/night where kids eat free or cheaper. Since then, some restaurants have closed and others have stopped offering free/cheap kids' meals. My family and...

If I had been asked a couple years ago to name a famous chess player, I would have said that I had no idea. I was completely and utterly ignorant to the “chess world” and of the great players...

Let me start by saying, I am not a religious crusader. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all anything. Each family has the right to decide what does and doesn’t work best for them. This is simply my family’s...

When it comes to fun and creative ways to celebrate the end of the school year, I'm more vision than execution. I find myself scrolling through friends' Facebook posts about doing fun things with their littles on the last...

Looking for something to do with your family this weekend?  We’ve got you covered! Here are our top 5 picks of activities in the Corridor this weekend! Friday, July 25th Family Free Friday at the Coral Ridge Mall from 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Includes free...

The alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button (maybe twice).  I feel the fan blow across my face, blow across the room, and then blow across my face again.  I hear the humming of the window air conditioners. (Yes,...

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...

We hope you’ll join us for the Iowa City Mom’s Blog’s 3rd Annual Halloween Bash! Where: National Dance Academy, Coralville When: 5:30-7:30pm, October 28, 2016 What: Enjoy indoor trick-or-treating, snacks, games, activities, and more! We love seeing all of your little ones...

Welcome to Iowa City Moms' Blog's guide to summer camps in the Iowa City area! When school is out for the summer, parents need a safe place for their kids to learn, explore, make memories, and try new things. Of...