Tag: summer
6 Tips For A Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation or Spring Break Trip
The polar vortex is bearing down upon us. My daughter has had a very long impromptu break from school. The house is a disaster....
In Favor Of A Simple Summer
I'm having a "Magical Unicorn" kind of summer with my kids and I am not ashamed to admit it.
During those cool spring months, I...
What Should I Read Next? Summer Reading Guide Round-Up
Summer is my favorite reading season. I love poring over summer reading guides, walking through the cool, air-conditioned stacks in the library, reading to...
Four Fun Ways to Use Sidewalk Chalk This Summer
School is out for the summer. If you are like me, you are always trying to think of creative ways to keep your kids...
A Song for Summer from a Working Mother
Summer is in the air.
And it doesn’t seem fair.
School is out for break.
Families are headed to the lake.
Unfortunately for you, work isn’t going to...
Welcome Summer! A Last Day of School Surprise Party
I count the days down to summer just like a kid. I'm so excited to hang out with my kids this summer! I enjoy...
The Ultimate Guide to Summer in Iowa City
Is there anything more glorious than summertime in Iowa City?! From our world-renowned festivals and farmers' markets, to our bustling evenings of live music in...
Iowa City Area Summer Events Calendar
There is something special about summer in Iowa City. Throw your lawn chairs in the trunk, grab the sunblock, and enjoy a jam-packed season...
“What Should We Do Today?” A Summer Activities {FLOWCHART}
There is so much to love about summer! The freedom of slower-paced days, the opportunities that come with warm weather, the delight of fresh-grown...
6 Ways for an Office Worker to Take Back Summer
Though it’s been a long time since I’ve been in school, every time the end of May comes around I start to get nostalgic...