Places to Shop

As a plus-size woman, it can be hard to find places to shop. I have always been tall and curvy, and having children only enhanced my curves more. Throughout my life, I feel like I have had to compromise...

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Ok, a bit of click bait. Seriously though, you can! You can do it on your lunch break at work, or waiting to pick up your kid from school. While you wait at the doctor’s office, or sitting on...

Does anyone else feel like you are NEVER done shopping for your kids’ clothes? My kids are one and three, and every time I think I am set...boom–along comes another need. With the changing seasons and kids who never...

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...

Since giving birth last November and losing almost all of my baby weight, the majority of my pre-pregnancy clothes fit me again. I say the word "fit" very loosely. Yes, they fit, but they fit differently than they did...

Our Iowa City Moms Blog team LOVES Costco!! Out of curiosity, I asked our writers to name some of their favorite things to buy there. Once they got started, they couldn't stop!!  In the interest of keeping things simple,...

When I was growing up, I had big dreams for my future. If you had asked me where I might end up, I might have said a big city on the East Coast, or a beautiful mountain town in...

At first I was disappointed. A few weeks ago I realized I wouldn't be able to join my husband and daughters when they planned a visit to our hometown. My husband had a weekend of golfing planned, and my daughters were going to...

Have you heard of Itzy Ritzy yet?  If not, I apologize for being responsible for your latest addiction, because you are guaranteed to LOVE their products!  Itzy Ritzy offers the cutest baby and toddler products around: car seat covers,...