Moms Only

We absolutely love our Iowa City Moms Blog Contributor Team, and we're looking to add a few new writers to the mix! We're looking for moms who have a passion for motherhood and the Iowa City/Corridor area! Whether you’re a first-time...

Four years ago, during a sleep-deprived lunch date, I told a friend I was going to do a triathlon. My first son was six months old and going to the gym just wasn’t enough motivation. I needed something that...

The other morning I was halfway watching the end of Good Morning America while stacking cups with my daughter, Ella. One of the segments caught my attention as I heard something about how mothers can impact their daughters. As I...

 I'm not going to lie, I have always been a "scared" person. What I mean by that is, I am always waiting for the other shoe to drop, constantly preparing for the worst. I think I have probably struggled...

I remember pulling into the Coral Ridge Mall parking lot early. Like an hour early. I didn't want to be *gasp* late, and I wanted to give my 11-month-old son time to snooze in the back so that he...

On Monday night, Iowa City Moms Blog hosted their second Moms Night Out event. There was good food, drinks, sparkly jewelry and loads of moms looking to connect with other moms.   I’m sure you met some lovely moms at the...

Attention moms and moms-to-be: we are so excited to announce our next event that is just for you!  Presented by Iowa City Moms Blog and The Family Dental Center, this event is perfect for you if you are expecting, have a...

Maybe it's the fact that Cristina Yang left Grey's Anatomy. Maybe it's because next week "all of our questions will be answered" about Tori and Dean's marriage crisis on Tru Tori. And maybe, no matter how dramatic the rose...

I’m writing this post to the mom who wears the cute cherry two-piece suit.  I see you at the pool every time we go.  I really like that cherry suit.  It sort of has a Marilyn Monroe/Grace Kelley’ish look,...

MOMS! It is time to take care of YOU.  I have learned, over the years, that I am important. Because I exist. Additionally, the only way I can truly give to others is by first giving to myself. I get...