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Top 10 mother-daughter date ideas (from a pre-teen’s POV)
CityKid Emerson is breaking down a list of her favorite mom-and-me activities! Read it with your not-so-mini-anymore-mini and snag a few ideas for your future “dates.”
10 Tips for Raising Readers
Encouraging your kiddo to get lost in a book might feel impossible in our digital world. Here are 10 tips to help you raise readers at any age!
Hospital Bag Must-Haves for Mom and Baby
Whether prepping for your first baby or your third, we’re narrowing down what to pack in your delivery-day bag so you can relax and “add to cart,” stress-free!
Guide to fun, free things to do in Columbus with kids
If you and your crew are searching for family-friendly fun in Columbus, Ohio - we’re breaking down the best of the best FREE must-dos here.
Our BIG List of Picture Books for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve gathered 20 picture books highlighting characters of color written by Black authors and illustrators.
Relationship Tune-up: 5 Ways to Quickly Reconnect with your Partner
Every relationship goes through waves of connection and if you find you are distant from your partner, this blog is a safe space to get ideas and practice new skills!
Level up your self-care: How to date yourself with Aisha Rose
Guest author Aisha Rose takes a look at why dating yourself should be a constant in your self-care toolkit. Read more here.
How to prepare for a boudoir photo session
As a seasoned photographer who has been taking boudoir photos of every body type for years, I’m here to prepare you for a successful boudoir session. Before you get in front of the camera, take a deep breath, and read these tips. You’ve got this girl!
Top 25 things to do on a snow day
While we may not have seen much of it yet in the Midwest, a lot of our friends across the country are experiencing greater-than-normal chilly days and buckets of snow. Keep the kids - and yourself - sane with these fun ideas!
Editor’s picks: 5 winter skincare must-haves
From the Editor: I’ve spent years looking for hydrating, portable, and easy-to-use products to combat my winter skincare woes. And because I’m no gatekeeper, you can find them all here!
Our fave free fitness channels on Youtube
From yoga and HIIT to cycling and pre-natal workouts, we’re sharing all of our fave YouTube fitness channels. Bonus: They’re all free!
“Mommy needs wine,” a CityMom’s story
CityMom Claire shares her experience with alcohol and the pervasiveness of “mommy wine culture.” Read her vulnerable story here.
Doctor’s appointments you should be making this year
Anytime is a great time to begin a check-up routine, and we’re making it easy by telling you who to see and how often in this handy list.
Tips for starting a "sober-ish" lifestyle
If you are considering a refresh to your relationship with alcohol, partaking in Dry January, or are simply curious about the “sober-ish” trend, CityMom Claire is sharing her tips for success here.
How to treat that post-holiday (mental health) hangover
Whether you are surviving, thriving, or a combination of the two, the holiday season throws us all off our day-to-day routine. We’ve come up with a few ways to help you start recovering.
We're celebrating bicultural holidays. And yeah, it's tough.
Turns out the way you grew up doing Christmas most likely is not the way your neighbor did it, let alone someone from a different culture. CityMom Jeannie talks with her husband about his Christmas traditions of growing up in Venezuela.
Cozy Up: A Guide to Igloo Dining in Indianapolis
Aching to get in on the outdoor igloo dining trend? Here’s a full list where to find igloos in Indianapolis:
Holiday traditions: CityMoms edition
The most meaningful traditions can be as simple as a movie, a pie, or even a shoe. Our CityMoms shared these and more when we asked: What are your favorite holiday traditions?
What (not) to gift this holiday season
While there are plenty of “do’s” when gift giving, there are certainly more “don’ts” and we asked gifting goddess Laura Neville of Gifted Co. Curated Gifts to cover them all here.
Grief and children at the holidays
The loss of a loved one can make an already hectic holiday season feel impossible. CityMom Claire shares her story and how she plans to guide her kids through this first season, and all the ones to come.