Tag: music
Kick Off Summer with a Day Trip to This Hidden Gem
Do you feel it?? The days are getting longer and the sunshine warms your skin.
Do you hear it?? Kids are giggling and shouting as they...
30 Teen (+Mom) Approved Songs for Your Summer Road Trip Playlist
Every summer, my family treks from Iowa City to our favorite vacation spot in Maryland. It's literally 1,000 miles away — 1,028 to be...
OK, Boombox: Let’s Talk About Pop Music
Recently, I listened to a remastered Casey Kasem Top 40 countdown from 1986. The music that Casey played reconnected me to my youth, and...
Sight Reading Since 7:18 AM: An Inside Look at the Z102.9...
Playing music is the first thing I remember being good at. I started playing at the end of 4th grade, and in 6th grade,...
Reflections After A Year Of Redshirting: The Power of Play
When we sent our oldest to preschool for the first time, I remember how tiny she looked. Her chipmunk cheeks and petite frame were...
Your Next Date Night: Let Loose with Club Hancher
When you think of Hancher, do you think of the grandiose auditorium, the larger than life theater, the impressive stage and brimming audience? Our...
Our Writers’ Gift to You – A Holiday Music Playlist
We have nearly 30 writers on the Iowa City Moms team of contributors, and each of us would like to thank you for being...
Going to Concerts With My Teenager: An Honest Interview
I had the privilege of going to some great concerts with my 17-year-old daughter, Rachel, this summer. I thought it was a little strange...
A Mom’s Guide to Hancher: Six Ways to Enjoy the 2018-2019...
We are truly lucky to have a world-renowned multidisciplinary performing arts presenter just a hop and a skip from our homes. Hancher is the...
Iowa City Area Guide to Summer Camps
Welcome to Iowa City Moms' Blog's guide to summer camps in the Iowa City area! When school is out for the summer, parents need a...