Tag: family
Fall in Iowa City: The Ultimate Guide
Fall is a fleeting season; we dream of it far longer than we get to enjoy it. So don't wait–grab your pumpkin spice latte...
Guide to Area Parent-Teacher Groups
When my son started kindergarten, it felt like stepping into a new city without a map. I could read the street signs, but it...
Can We Agree to Stop Telling New Moms, “Just Wait?”
If you spend any time on parenting pages, you'll quickly learn there are a few phrases that are, well...discouraged. In general, it's preferable to...
The Year I Didn’t Know if I Would Survive
Did you ever feel you went through a time where you were physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted? How long did it last? For me...
The Kids Are Growing Up: When Vacation Becomes Vacation Again
When our daughter was 18 months old, my husband and I took her on a long road trip with his family to South Dakota...
Eat Cheap in the Hotel: How our Family of 6 Saved...
Anyone else struggle with budgets and family vacations? As a mother of four, I want to create opportunities for memories and bonding time with...
Free Family Fun With an 80’s Theme? Yes, Please!
Calling all 80's kids! Looking for something fun, educational, and FREE to do with your kids? Look no further!
It's time to take a cruise...
My Son Graduated From High School and I Don’t Know How...
My oldest son graduated from high school and I don’t know how to feel.
Since he’s my first, I’ve had a lot of people asking...
6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt {Re Cap}
This annual event has become a staple for young families in the Iowa City area and we absolutely love it! The 6th annual ICMB...
The Dozen Donut Doozy: A Ridiculous Tale of a Mother’s Panic
My husband went on a work trip recently. He went to Florida. He stayed in a massive suite. Facing the ocean. Without me.
That is...