We all started out with a game plan.
From that first moment when we gasped in surprise at the pregnancy test in the early morning hours, we began to make our plan.
We read the books. We formed our opinions. We...
Recently I met my high school girlfriends for a weekend trip to Galena, Illinois. We had not been in a room together for over 25 years. As is the case with many people in their mid 40’s, we reconnected via...
The other morning I was halfway watching the end of Good Morning America while stacking cups with my daughter, Ella. One of the segments caught my attention as I heard something about how mothers can impact their daughters. As I...
"I love your top!"
"Oh this? It's ancient!"
"Your haircolor is fabulous!"
"Ugh...my gray is getting out of control!"
"Have you lost weight?"
"Pfhhhht! I wish!"
"I saw your family photos on Facebook, they were great!"
"The photographer worked magic; I hate having my picture taken!"
"Your...
If there is one question I have been asked more than any other in my entire career as a parent, it is this: “How is your baby sleeping?” Other forms of this question include, but are not limited to,...
Baby Books are all fine and good. It’s cool to have a record of when each of your baby’s teeth erupted, I guess. It’s helpful to have written documentation of the first years of your kid’s life, because the...
When you think about the whole experience of motherhood, what comes to mind? From your baby's first cry, to your baby's baby's first cry, that long stretch of life that passes in the blink of an eye is an...
Iowa City Moms Blog is so proud to partner with The Family Dental Center and South Slope Cooperative to bring you our 2nd Annual Moms Morning Out along with La Montessori Nurtury on August 29th from 10:00-1:00 at South Slope...
We are SO excited to announce our Summer Shop Hop series! This extra-special, three-night event is PERFECT for all of you mamas who are currently in summer survival mode! Take a night off, grab some friends (or come solo!), and join...
I have a confession to make.
Target is not my weakness.
Oh don't get me wrong, the red target symbol calls to me when I drive by. I'll admit I've bought one too many cardigans, and that my kids have littered the floor with...
March Madness Bingo: Iowa Women
March Madness has arrived, and for our household that means non.stop. basketball.watching. We know that it's the same for many of you and your...
