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“As a woman I have no country. As a woman, I want no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.” --Virginia Woolf  I am what you might call a recovering hot mess, because...

“The first year is a blur.  That’s what I remember the most."  Every twin mom I meet says the same thing.  And nine months in, they were right.  Even my first ultrasound was a...

  I know it's hard to believe, but yes it is true: my teenager is cell phoneLESS!  I'm going to tell you my top 5 reasons why I stick to my guns of not allowing...

Recently Sara wrote about her really busy toddler.  Well, I have one of those too!  My two year old boy has one speed...FAST!  Our pediatrician said, "well you wouldn't want a lump on a...

The delicious summer bounty is beginning to arrive. Whether you grow it in your garden or gather it at the Farmer’s Market, summer produce is rolling in and I hope it is rolling in...

We are so excited to begin a new series on the blog, featuring some amazing local dads!  In our "Daddy Diaries", we will hear from some awesome daddies sharing THEIR side of the story. ...

There is lovely magic in a bouquet of fresh flowers. Even a petite vase filled with bright-eyed daisies posses has a special air about it. We’ve all witnessed flower power—such as when a bouquet captures...

The transition from 6th grade elementary to 7th grade junior high is probably the most challenging in a student’s academic career—not as traumatic for the parents as the move into kindergarten, but it is...

Hello Mom of 2013-2014 Kindergarteners! It’s an exciting time as families prepare to bring their children to kindergarten, whether it’s your first time or if you’ve experienced this multiple times.  Celebrate whenever you can and...

{Today Iowa City Moms Blog is starting a new series entitled Foodie Friday. We're starting off the series with a recipe prepared by Gabe Claussen, the husband of our lovely contributor, Tara. Why? Because...