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Ditch the basket! Practical replacements for your Easter baskets
We love that musty basket as much as anybody - but what if the carrier of your kid’s Easter treats did…more? Here are 4 practical replacements for your Easter baskets.
Kid-friendly solar eclipse viewing spots
We’ve rounded up eight cosmic spots around Indy that are centered around fun for your little ones on the big day.
10 Easter basket ideas for 1-year-old girls
We know how exciting it is to create a sweet Easter basket for your girl, and we've got you covered with this list!
10 Viewing party essentials for the 2024 solar eclipse
The 2024 total solar eclipse is right around the corner, and we’re here to help make your viewing party a hit with our list of 10 absolute essentials!
Non-candy Easter basket ideas
Check out these non-candy Easter basket ideas sure to make a kid of any age smile!
Ideas for the perfect Galentine’s brunch
Girlfriends. Gal-pals. Girl squad. Whatever you call your BFFs, the month celebrate Galentine’s Day is here. Here are a few hot tips for hosting a fun Galentine’s brunch in!
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.
The future of Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s Yuletide
theCityMoms chatted with ISO’s CEO, James M. Johnson, about 37 years of Yuletide and what’s to come in 2024 for Indy’s favorite holiday tradition.
6 Must-have kitchen products for holiday hosting
Hosting for the holidays? We’re sneak peeking a new new you’ll want in your kitchen arsenal. Here’s a look at must-have kitchen products for holiday hosting:
Things to do over winter break
Winter break is upon us! And if you're anything like us, you're scrambling to find things to do with your kids to keep everyone entertained. Here are some fun things you can do with your kiddos this winter break!
1 year old stocking stuffer ideas
For parents of one year old’s, filling their stockings with age-appropriate gifts can be a fun challenge. To help inspire you, we sourced our CityMoms members and curated a list of ideas for you to consider.
Midwest holiday fun - that’s totally worth the drive
There’s no season like snow szn in the Midwest! Whether you want to see spectacular light displays, meet Santa, enjoy holiday-inspired treats, or check out new places to explore and shop, (or all of the above!) we’ve got them for you here.
Our #1 holiday must-do? Jingle Rails at the Eiteljorg Museum
The holidays are here, and there’s so much to do and see around Indianapolis! We’ve done them all, so trust us when we say: The Eiteljorg Museum’s Jingle Rails is a must.
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?
CityMoms’ picks: Stocking stuffers for travelers 2023
We all have that one friend or family member who seems to be constantly on the go…and we’ve got just what they need to make you their gifting hero.
The 2023 Indianapolis holiday bucket list
Our CityMoms spilled all their cold weather faves around the Circle City for everything from date nights to family-friendly festivities…peek the list here!
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.
Family hosting hacks for the holidays (our top tips!)
The holiday season means plenty of parties, fun, and family and friends - so we put together a list of easy family hosting hacks to make your holiday parties run flawlessly.
All the best 2023 Black Friday deals at Target
Black Friday has stormed in for the 2023 holiday season, and it’s bringing serious deals along for the ride. Here are our favorite Black Friday deals at Target:
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.