Motherhood

I freely admit that I like to shop. Clothes, shoes, books, fabric, sewing patterns, things for the house… It’s so much fun to pore over websites and through sale racks, trying to find a great deal. Plus, if you...

I’m getting really sick of covering for this Tooth Fairy person. She’s no-showed on us more times than I can count. She’s late for almost every tooth. I’ve had to make some crazy excuses for her. I’m getting pretty...

We are so excited to be expanding our Iowa City Moms Blog Contributor Team.  This week we have been introducing you to our newest writers.  On Monday you met Becky and Jessi, and yesterday you met Laura and Melissa. Today...

I think it's safe to say it:  Iowa City moms LOVE Costco!!  We were thrilled to find out that our Coralville store had been chosen to participate in the 2nd annual Costco Mom Hour event with City Moms Blog...

When I was single without kids, I had hobbies. Outside of work, my time was largely my own to do with as I chose. I enjoyed knitting, scrapbooking, reading, travel, and wine tasting. I sang in church, attended monthly...

Do you know how hard it is to wait for something that has a large chance of never happening? And did you know that there is actually something even more excruciating than that? There is no pain deeper then...

My oldest son graduated from high school and I don’t know how to feel. Since he’s my first, I’ve had a lot of people asking about my feelings. The initial congratulations on his graduation are followed up with the question,...

  When was the last time you spent time thinking nice things about yourself?  Our brains are filters, and biologically they’re programmed to notice what is “off” or wrong in a situation.  They are attuned to be critical about the...

Good Morning Iowa City Moms! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Melissa Mabon and I am honored to share my story with all of you...a story that has taken me 4 years, to date, to...

One of my favorite book series is George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones.” (Yes, I know I’m a huge nerd.) If you’re aware of the story, then you know the ominous words that are uttered by the members of...