Tag: shopping
Grocery Shopping in the Iowa City Area
No matter where you live, you can't avoid the chore of grocery shopping–just when you think you have everything under control your kids are...
An A+ for Plus-Size Clothing: Stores That Make the Grade (+3...
As a plus-size woman, it can be hard to find places to shop. I have always been tall and curvy, and having children only...
As Nice as New: A Guide to Thrift, Consignment, and Secondhand...
Updated March 3, 2021
There's nothing quite like the thrill of a thrift score. Uncovering a treasure at a bargain price not only saves you...
Small Town Charm: Hidden Treasures of the Iowa City Corridor
{updated April 2023}
Every city has its big, bustling attractions that are its claim to fame–its main event, its Friday special, its must-see hot spot....
The Easiest Way to Meal Plan
Organizing and planning come naturally to me. I use these skills to our advantage and have developed a foolproof meal planning strategy that has...
Shop Local: Iowa City Holiday Shopping Guide 2017
Iowa City abounds with great places to shop for everyone on your holiday gift list. Stop by some of our favorites this year on...
My “No-Spend Month” Challenge {Spoiler: I Survived and Target is Still...
I freely admit that I like to shop. Clothes, shoes, books, fabric, sewing patterns, things for the house… It’s so much fun to pore...
Iowa City Area Guide to Antique Stores, Craft Shows, and Vintage...
Every mom deserves a “me day" every once in a while, right?! One of my favorite ways to spend a solo weekend afternoon is...
Save Money, Make Money, AND Give Back to the Community: Shop...
If you are an Iowa City native, chances are you already know all of the amazingness that is Stuff Etc. However, just in case...
{Re-Cap} Dinner with Mom
Last weekend was Mother's Day. That one day of the year where we are *supposed* to enjoy a day of relaxation, pampering, and all-around...