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Holiday Movies: What to Watch, Where to Watch Them, + Printable BINGO
Updated: December 4, 2020
'Tis the season for cheesy holiday movies! I love the schmaltzy predictability of sweet holiday movies where the main characters find true love and Christmas miracles happen. If you love holiday...
A Guide to Soccer Rules for Non-Sporty Moms
I’m about as non-sporty a mom as you’ll find. But, my kids love sports and I love my kids. So I spend a lot of time on the sidelines watching them in their sports...
Potty Training Round-up: Big Adventure or Potty-Pocalypse?
Whether you are looking for advice on the best methods for potty training or just want someone to commiserate and tell you that, yes, potty training is hard, but your kid will undoubtedly know...
Planning Ahead: Paying for College
It's no secret that the cost of going to college has skyrocketed over the last 20 years. If you want to see how much, the National Center for Education Statistics spells it out alarmingly...
Along for the Ride: The Unexpected Gift of Club Sports
This is my 6th grader’s first year playing club sports. For us that has meant extra practice nights, away games that might require a couple of hours of driving or even an overnight stay...
A Few of Our Favorite Things in the Iowa City Area
Whether you are new in town or have been here for years but need some new ideas, we’d love to share a few of our favorite things to do and places to go in...
Iowa City Moms Guide to Soccer Programs
If you are new to the area, have young kids who are starting to be interested in sports, or have an older child who's just becoming interested in soccer, you've come to the right...
Free & Cheap Movies this Winter: Guide + Printable
Can't face another day of playing indoors because it's too cold to play outside? We've got you. Go check out one of these free or cheap movies playing in Iowa City and Coralville! There...
Holiday Movie BINGO (+ Free Hallmark/Christmas Movie Bingo Card!)
'Tis the season for cheesy holiday movies! I love the schmaltzy predictability of sweet holiday movies where the main characters find true love and Christmas miracles happen. If you love holiday movies, too, play...
Our Writers’ Gift to You – A Holiday Music Playlist
We have nearly 30 writers on the Iowa City Moms team of contributors, and each of us would like to thank you for being part of the Iowa City Moms' #momsquad this year. As...