Summer

Ahhh . . . summer in Iowa City.  Time for sun, fun, and more!  Get to the pools and splash pads, parks, or farmers' markets and get ready for a whole host of festivals, activities, and fairs to attend. ...

SALSA!!! It's that time of year when the tomatoes and peppers are in abundance! Here are some of my favorite salsa recipes. Some of these recipes are canning recipes. You can can them as indicated, or just make a...

It's official:  today is the FIRST day of summer! I can't think of a better place to spend the long, summer days than Iowa City.  Good news: while you're running around visiting all of your local favorites this summer,...

Summer is here! That means a time of rest, relaxation, being outside — and lots of fun. The last thing on the minds of most kids is school . . . or anything academic. Meanwhile, many parents and teachers...

As a child, when I was asked what my favorite holiday was, my response would always be the 4th of July. This was for a couple reasons: it was during my birthday month and of course for the FIREWORKS!...

Looking to beat the heat, get out of the cold, or do something indoors to entertain the kiddos?  No matter what season of Iowa weather or motherhood, there are many options for indoor fun in the area.  Iowa City Locations Tot...

Celebrate Fourth of July with spectacular fireworks in the Iowa City area. Grab a blanket or some chairs, pack up some bug spray and your family, and get ready to oooh and aaah! Fireworks in the Iowa City Area Iowa City July...

Like many, I wasn’t expecting the storm that hit Iowa on Monday, August 10, 2020, to be so severe. My family had taken off the week before to relax in a cabin, and I was planning to spend Monday...

Ah, books! Reading is always in season, but there is something special about picking up that buzzworthy beach read every summer. With so many new titles released each year, I love to use reading guides as a starting place....

Nothing says summer like sticky fingers and discarded ice cream cups! Grab the wet wipes and head out for a frozen treat! Enjoy the many ice cream and frozen yogurt offerings in the Iowa City area. Ice Cream and Frozen...