Tag: celebrate

Juneteenth Events in the Iowa City Area

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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

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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...

6 Made-Up Holidays to Celebrate This September

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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....