Tag: real-life

Winter Break is Here: Four Favorite Simple Indoor Activities

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Winter is upon us. Not just any winter, but winter 2020! Typically during the colder months we run off excess energy at local museums,...

More than Enough: The Pressure of a Pandemic Birthday

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My son had a birthday recently. I’ve been constantly thinking about what we could do with him to help make his birthday special during a...

The Power of Yes: Holiday Pandemic Edition

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The pandemic sure has us saying "no" a lot more than usual. No to play dates, gatherings, vacations, and a lot of our holiday traditions....

Surviving (and Thriving) Iowa Winters with Kids: The Ultimate Tip List

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Until you experience it, it is hard to fully describe an Iowa winter. Follow these tips for surviving and enjoying winter weather — these...

15 COVID-Safe (and Frugal!) Christmas Traditions To Try This Year

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Many of your cherished family holiday traditions may not be possible this year — we can't safely gather indoors with extended family groups, large...

Holiday Movies: What to Watch + Where to Watch + Printable...

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'Tis the season for cheesy holiday movies - and we appreciate them even more amid a pandemic! If you love holiday movies, check out...

How to Celebrate the Holidays Without Family: Advice from an Expat

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This year has been filled with so much uncertainty. As the holiday season is upon us, many are faced with the hard decision to...

You Have a Choice with Your Money: Shop Local Iowa City...

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A few weeks ago I was reading an article in the Little Hawk, City High's School newspaper, and there was a quote from a...

Holiday Giving: Support Iowa City Nonprofits and Organizations

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It’s the season of giving! Now is the time to get involved with a local charity or nonprofit. Giving back can be a great...

What COVID-19 taught me about simplifying my life

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I spent the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020 feeling really overwhelmed. By Thursday of each week I was pretty much running...