I have an addictive personality. Once I start eating sweets it’s really hard for me to stop. I used to smoke and I used to bite my fingernails until they bled. A couple of years ago I noticed I'd...
Hiring a new babysitter or using one for the first time can be a bit intimidating. How do you find a sitter? How much do you pay? Here are a few answers to common questions when it comes to...
As a mom of three little girls, I always assumed I would become proficient at doing cute, trendy hairstyles. Nothing too complex. Just sweet and simple. But no. I am a solid seven years into this #girlmom gig and...
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I Pay My Kids to Read

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This is not click-bait, I really do pay my kids to read. For a long time, before bed, we had a great routine. Brush teeth, go potty, put on pjs, snuggle, read, sing songs, go to bed. Somehow we lost it. 2020...
I have rarely wished for straight hair, but there are periods of time when I am more at peace with the state of my curls. Having a bunch of kids in a relatively short period has led to dryer strands...
As parents, we know how much our children LOVE playing and snuggling furry (and even scaly) friends. "Can we get a puppy?" or "I want a pet!" are phrases that we hear all too often. Pets are a huge...
Summer has come to an end and now it is time to prepare for the school year. This year might look a little different . . . and because of that six of our Iowa City Moms contributors are sharing...
Raise your hand if you've struggled through sleepless nights with your kids at one point or another. Now, for the 99.9% of you who have your hand up, we've got some great news! Today we're chatting with Meredith Brough,...
On December 14, 2012, a mass shooting occurred that shook me to my very core. Why was I so affected? I didn't know any of the victims or their families. Until that day, I'd never even heard of Newtown,...
While life is grand, it sure can be chaotic as a mom. Since life is definitely too short to do things the long way, I compiled all the ICM writers' favorite mom hacks to share with you. We're covering...

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A Guide to Fall Foliage Around Iowa City

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The air is growing crisper, mornings are cool enough for a sweatshirt, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. So many...

Guide to Fall Family Events