I’m going to acknowledge that my family and I, in north Coralville, are really, really lucky.
Our power was only out for 15 hours—from about 12:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon to 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Our deep freeze...
Iowa City is the best in the summertime. We are so lucky to live in a community where we can delight in outdoor festivals, concerts, movies, and more. Get your calendar out (physical or digital) and start marking the...
One of the best kept secrets during the summer months in Johnson County are local CSAs. CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a system of food distribution that is based on relationships between local farmers and consumers. The basic idea...
The sun is shining, the weather is warming up, and our kids' time in the classroom is coming to an end. Who else is excited about spending all day, every day with those awesome little people you created?! I’m...
"Summertime, and the livin' is easy," or so Gershwin wrote. While there are plenty of moms out there who are anxious about the ten week break from school and scheduled life, I know there are other mothers who, like...
Have you heard? A brand new park is open and ready for action! Check out all the fun elements it has to offer!
https://youtu.be/qhuhHc76wWU
Aren't we so lucky to live in a place that makes great parks and playgrounds a priority?!
I just returned from a ten day trip to see my family. Notice the use of the word "trip" rather than "vacation" to describe this event. I love vacations and trips, and they are two different experiences. Vacation, to...
The thing I love most about living in eastern Iowa are all the county fairs and our small town festivals. So much work and dedication make these happen year and after year by people who live here, and their...
Whether you need a fun date night, a night out with friends, or a chance to take the kids to see a great movie, there are tons of free and cheap options in and around Iowa City this summer...
Summer came in with a BANG this year, didn't it?! All of the sudden it's 100 degrees with 1000% humidity and we are all searching for air-conditioned activities!! (By the way, if you're looking for indoor fun this year,...