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December is a magical month in my kitchen. Every fall, I pore over my cookbook collection, marking new recipes to add to my holiday baking list. I make my mom's sugar cookies. I take inventory of my butter supply...

Every mom deserves a night out.  This Monday, we took that to a whole new level in downtown Iowa City!  The staff at Iron Hawk restaurant graciously closed their doors for our private, moms-only party.  What a great night! ...

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...

Check out our "Moving to Iowa City Guide" and learn everything you need to know, from buying and selling your house to schools, grocery stores, neighborhoods, and more! Brought to you by The Bails Team at Urban Acres Real...

Anyone with kids can attest to how quickly they grow, especially when they are very young.  Sometimes it seems like you can put your kid to bed on a Thursday night and they’ve sprouted right out of their pajamas...

The cold is clearing and spring is finally (hopefully) here to stay! After a long, cold, snowy winter I know I’m excited for some longer and sunnier days. I’m also eager for all the spring markets coming up in...

{updated April 2023} Every city has its big, bustling attractions that are its claim to fame–its main event, its Friday special, its must-see hot spot. And the Iowa City area has many of these: The Ped Mall! Hancher! Kinnick Stadium!...

If you haven't visited the New Pioneer Co-Op, I'm hoping it's only because you just recently moved to the area.  If not...then what is your excuse? Seriously! "New Pi", as they like to be called, is truly a staple...

My seven-year-old daughter has always been an energetic, active, and adventurous kid —which means she’s always been rough on her clothes. A lot of her items end up with grass stains and holes in the knees. Because of this, I...

Welcome to Iowa City Moms Blog's Holiday Guide 2016! We love our city, and we love the holidays, so what could be better than the combination of the two?! To make planning your holidays simple and stress-free, we’ve created and compiled...