Steals and Deals

This summer, there are nearly 100 opportunities in and around Iowa City for you to take your kids or your favorite grown-ups to the movies for free or really, really cheap. Check out this printable with movies and showtimes...

This time of year, there are a lot of habits that cost money.  The cable bill supports your love of Hallmark holiday movies.  The grocery bill takes care of all the flour and sugar for cookie exchanges.  Isn't it...

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...

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!)...

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...

Just because we love you, our readers, we are offering an extra special giveaway for you today!  One lucky reader will win a FREE Family Day Pass for the Iowa Children's Museum!  This day pass will allow your group...

If you haven't heard of Freshly Picked moccasins yet, you may be living under a rock.  But don't feel bad, you aren't the only one under the rock...at least you aren't sitting across the table from the owner of the company! Yes, that happened...

Summer is finally here and the Iowa City corridor is buzzing with community events, activities and family-friendly fun!  If you are looking for a fun way to beat the heat on an especially hot day or looking for a...

  The Kernels love bringing families together for a day at the ballpark! One day in particular, Sundays, kids are the most valuable players for Kids Eat FREE Sunday, sponsored by Western Fraternal Life. To see what all of the...

It’s a conundrum all moms have to face. On the one hand, we like to shop–it’s a throwback to our years as hunters and gatherers. There’s just a deep-seated satisfaction in venturing out into the world and bringing home...