Tag: celebrate
Juneteenth Events in the Iowa City Area
June 19th is Juneteenth, known as the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. On June 19, 1865, Union...
More than Enough: The Pressure of a Pandemic Birthday
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...
6 Made-Up Holidays to Celebrate This September
This year is hard.
Everything is just too much. My coping skills were maxed out back in early April, so add online school into...
Birthday in Quarantine: 5 Ways to Still Make It Special for...
Birthdays are a time for gathering, socializing, and celebrating. So many of our traditions do not fall in line with social distancing, so in...
How to Throw Your Daughter a Period Party
If you're an adult biological female, chances are you vividly remember getting your period for the first time. I was twelve years old when...
Celebrate the Winter Solstice: 10 Easy Activities for the Family
The winter solstice is the day of the year with the least amount (less than 12 hours) of daylight throughout the whole day. It...
Just Wingin’ It: Our Family’s Made-Up Traditions for the Winter Solstice
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve said, “We’ll just wing it!” I’d be able to pay off my student loans, afford...
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Iowa City: Festivals, Activities, and...
Who needs a holiday weekend away? Especially when the Fourth of July falls smack-dab in the middle of the week on a Wednesday. Why travel?...
Birthday Traditions: Fun Ideas to Celebrate Your Child
I am all about traditions. Maybe this stems from my Catholic upbringing, but I love all kinds of traditions with my family. Bagels while...
The “Not Mitzvah”: A Different Approach to Celebrating Milestones
Many cultures have a coming-of-age ceremony. A 13-year-old Jewish person has a Bar or a Bat Mitzvah. A young Latina may have a quinceanera....