Places to Shop

It’s here–the biggest shopping season of the year is now upon us. Though Christmas is not for more than 50 days, by early November we’re already thinking about what to get for our kids, friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers. Many...

Ten days ago I was sitting in a full auditorium with six other family members watching my 7-year-old in his first grade musical. We celebrated with ice cream afterwards at Jon's Ice Cream, our favorite local ice cream shop...

Stores nationwide are rolling out online sales to keep afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're looking to do some retail therapy while at home, start with locally owned shops. Our local brick and mortar shops are quickly adapting by...

It is a random Thursday afternoon in April, when the Iowa weather is somewhere between sunny skies and a monsoon-style downpour. Since we like to err on the side of caution, my daughter and I are curled up in our...

If you have been following the Iowa City Moms Blog for any amount of time, you have probably caught on to the fact that many of our writers (including myself) are self-proclaimed “barganistas”, “clearance-rack junkies”, “garage sale queens”, etc. ...

If you’re anything like me, this is your absolute favorite time of year. We watch all the Christmas movies, get a real tree and make it a whole family experience, the elf makes an appearance all month long and...

Warm weather is finally here, and kids all over the corridor are breaking out their bikes for some summer fun! Biking is a great outdoor activity for the whole family, but it comes with risks that are often overlooked....

I'm a relative newbie to Trader Joe's. I've been a loyal Costco customer for several years, and before that I was a regular HyVee shopper. Throw in my occasional trips to Aldi or New Pioneer Coop, and you'll understand...

Mother's Day is 1 WEEK AWAY!! Need some gift ideas? Then we have the perfect resource  for you...the Iowa City Moms Blog's Mothers Day Guide! This guide is a place where you can find information (and maybe even a coupon!)...

If you are reading this, first of all we want to say THANK YOU!  We are so glad you're here, following all things ICMB and involving your families in our local events.  When we started this blog almost four...