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5 Affiliate Programs Content Creators Need to Know in 2025
Looking to monetize your content as a content creator or influencer? Affiliate work is a hot topic in the industry and we're here to help. Check out our top 5 favorite affiliate programs to get started on the path to monetization.
Dorm Room Decor Ideas and Essentials for College Guys
Sending your guy off to college? We’ve rounded up the best dorm room essentials, storage hacks, and decor ideas to help him actually love his space. Click here for mom-approved ideas that make dorm life easier.
Why Cultural Exhibits Help Kids with Global Awareness
Explore the new Take Me There: Peru exhibit at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. We’ve included tips for using cultural exhibits to build global awareness.
Conner Prairie Takes a Powerful Step Toward Inclusive History with Promised Land as Proving Ground
Conner Prairie’s Promised Land as Proving Ground is a powerful, immersive exhibit sharing Black history in Indiana through personal stories, interactive experiences, and honest reflection—you won’t want to miss this, mamas!
New Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
This teacher appreciation week we need to go beyond the mug, the apples, and, dare we say - even the gift card!
Gift-giving queen Laura Neville shows us how.
Breaking down the College Choice 529
Whether you’re still changing diapers or college is just around the corner, it’s not too late (or too soon) to consider a College Choice 529. We’ve got expert help here.
Spring into National Reading Month: Inspiring Your Child to Love Reading
ISO a few tips to grow your child's love for reading this National Reading Month? We turned to the experts at Indiana Digital Alternative School for a few of theirs! Read on…
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.
10 kid’s books about the election process
It’s never too early to teach your kids about the importance of making their voices heard! Here are 10 books for teaching your kiddo about the election process.
5 “feeding pros” to follow on Instagram
Finding reliable resources for feeding questions and concerns - especially online - can be exhausting. We’re narrowing your search with these 5 pros to follow!
Real Talk: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Period convos can be tough, but we’re here with the real talk to help you know the signs of PMDD and approach your doc.
Kindergarten separation anxiety: How to help
If you’re facing a kindergarten transition this year, here’s what to expect—with tips on how to help your children navigate the transition.
Removing gender labels
We’ve got 5 tips you’ll want to incorporate into your home as your family shifts away from gender-based norms and into a world of inclusion.
The road to dismantling the tampon tax
We sat down with Suzanne Herman, Legal Director of Period Law, to share some exciting updates on the progress of addressing period poverty. Read more here.
LGBTQ+ reads for kids of all ages
Peek these kid-friendly book recs straight from the people who know best - the Indianapolis Public Library’s own LGBTQ+ committee! (Plus how to buy for your permanent collection!)
DYK? How to level up your healthcare in 2023
DKY = Do You Know, and we want our mamas on top of all the trends! We spoke to Dr. Boyer to discover emerging innovations and technology available when managing family health.
Through his eyes: Sampson Levingston on walking and sharing Indianapolis’ rich Black history
We joined a Through2Eyes tour to learn about the Black history of Indiana Avenue. Learn more about Sampson, the mind behind the tour, here!
Real talk: Caring for aging parents
Some of us are in the phase of life where we are already caring for our parents, while others are starting to think about what it will be like. No matter where you are on this journey, we have a few tips to help you through this unique stage.
March of Dimes feature: CityMom Ashleigh shares her family’s story
In honor of National Birth Defect Awareness Month, we partnered with March of Dimes and CityMom Ashleigh to tell her story about the diagnosis that changed her family’s trajectory.
Women in Motion, Tia Washum in the Momlight
Did you know December is also HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, which kicked off with World AIDS Day on December 1? To our benefit, Tia Washum of Women In Motion found a few minutes to educate us about the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis and the work they’re doing to prevent its spread.

