Iowa City Moms Blog
At Iowa City Moms Blog we’re a group of local moms who are passionate about connecting other moms to one another and to our community! Whether you’re an experienced mom, a newbie, expecting, or aspiring to be a mom someday, this blog is for you! Join us as we navigate this journey that is motherhood in the Iowa City area!
Don’t Miss This! Nature Connects Lego Exhibition
Raise your hand if you have some Lego-lovers in your house!
If your hand is up (and I'm guessing it is), you need to check out the "Nature Connects" exhibition. In this award-winning, record-breaking exhibition...
Where To Find A COVID-19 Vaccine In The Iowa City Area
This content was paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Iowa City Moms is proud to support the effort to share facts about COVID-19 vaccines. For more information or to...
My Holidays Were a Train Wreck, How About You?
It has been about a month. And as time has created a little distance from our holiday experience, I am going to say the thing you’re not supposed to say — our holiday wasn’t...
We CAN Do This: A Call to Action to Iowa City-Area Parents
This content was paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Iowa City Moms is proud to support the effort to share facts about COVID-19 vaccines. For more information or...
Why My Kids are Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
It finally happened. After a year and a half of being so careful, when we were less than a week away from being able to get our kids vaccinated, our oldest daughter woke up...
Iowa City Moms Halloween Costume Contest
Who doesn't love a little competition — especially when it comes to Halloween costumes! Enter the Iowa City Moms Halloween Costume Contest and show off your family's spooky attire for your chance to win...
Keeping Kids Safe Around Lawn Mowers: Tate’s Story
Tate Manahl was only three years old when he was involved in a lawn mower accident, resulting in life-threatening injuries. Tate was airlifted to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital and spent...
Virtual Bloom 2021: Meet the Experts!
We are so excited to have you join us (virtually) for our 7th annual Bloom: Mini Conference for Moms. Although we truly wish we could host you face-to-face, we really enjoyed the virtual format...
Searching for Answers: A Look into my Child’s Internet Search History
When the school district issued my child a Chromebook this year for the hybrid learning experience, I didn’t realize we’d also have access to every internet search that is done on the Chromebook through...
What Actually Happens if You Fail Virtual School? Not Asking for a Friend
It's midnight on a Thursday, and I'm following along with a German yoga video from YouTube in my living room. As I down-dog, far from feeling awash in relaxation and peace, my mind is...