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One of my most challenging attributes is gifting–I am the worst person to shop for. As easy-going as I feel about myself, I actually dislike most material gifts. Birthdays, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas (really all holidays where gifts...
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A WHAT? You heard me right: "baby moon." A babymoon is a last hurrah trip before you welcome your little one. Corny? Absolutely. Like you needed an excuse to spend some quality time with your significant other! When Tom and...

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Happy Giving Tuesday, friends! It's the season of giving! Now is a great time to learn more about Iowa City area organizations that serve our...

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