Tag: holidays
A New Perspective this Holiday Season: Winter Holidays Around the World
Feliz Navidad!
This year we will be spending our first Christmas overseas in Madrid, Spain. It’s been a mixture of emotions–excitement for new traditions but...
Creating A Holiday Calendar With Purpose
The holidays are underway, and in our house that means a calendar filled with activities from late October through Christmas. I never used to...
Hack Your Hanukkah With Make-Ahead Latkes
Every Hanukkah, my husband and I dedicate one entire meal to latkes. Latkes are the entree. Latkes are the side dish. Latkes with applesauce...
Why We’ll Be [Staying] Home for Christmas
So the Christmas classic goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.”
But, what if home is in multiple places?
Home is easy to define...
Ultimate Guide to Holidays in Iowa City 2018
Welcome to Iowa City Moms Blog's Holiday Guide 2018!
We love our city, and we love the holidays, so what could be better than the...
Where to Get a Christmas Tree Near Iowa City
There is something so festive about bringing in a Christmas tree to decorate and liven up the living space. Dating all the way back...
How to Win at Elf on the Shelf: A Four-Stage Approach...
‘Tis the season, parents: It’s time for Elf on a Shelf!
If you have children or little ones in your care, you have no doubt...
Service and Volunteer Opportunities: Giving Back During the Holidays
It’s the season of giving! It’s the perfect time to get involved with a local charity that touches your heart, and maybe your kids...
3 Easy DIY Gifts to Make This Christmas
Christmas time is a time of love, family, fun, and traditions. Many people give gifts to celebrate (traditionally these symbolize the gifts the wise...
Eight Enlightening Facts about Hanukkah (Plus a Bonus!)
Hanukkah starts this week and Jewish families around the globe are heating up the oil for delicious latkes and donuts. Here are eight enlightening...