Every mom deserves a “me day" every once in a while, right?! One of my favorite ways to spend a solo weekend afternoon is by taking a trip to a vintage market (some may call it a flea market,...
Iowa is such a beautiful place in the summer. The rolling hills, beautiful fields of green, and the sparkling creeks and rivers that flow through it make it a great state to travel and see. Here are 10 State...
If you are an Iowa City native, chances are you already know all of the amazingness that is Stuff Etc. However, just in case you haven't heard, Stuff. Etc is the BEST! Stuff is a consignment service operation that is...
Farmers' Market season is upon us! Attending our local market is one of our family’s favorite warm-weather activities. Every Saturday morning we pack up our crew and head to the Chauncy Swan ramp in Iowa City to indulge in...
I’ve always been an avid garage sale shopper (as I mentioned in last month's Guide to Citywide Garage Sale Days), so I assumed that anything having to do with a garage sale would be easy, fun, and enjoyable. One of the best things...
The start of spring means a lot of things: warmer days, more sunlight, spring cleaning, and Easter. But to some of us, it also means the start of our favorite season: garage sale season!
I’ve always loved garage sales and...
Wait, how is it mid-February already?! Time for all things hearts, love, and sparkle! If only I were a Pinterest mom who has been planning my Valentine gift giving for weeks. Let’s be serious though. I have good intentions...
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...
One of the many fabulous qualities of Iowa City is the abundance of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and businesses. One of the many fabulous qualities of the people that live here is our dedication to supporting our neighbors. Today the Iowa...
My husband and I just celebrated our ten year wedding anniversary a few weeks ago. As it was slowly approaching, we both thought we should probably do something to celebrate. Something a little more extravagant than just going out...