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Alexa, Add to Cart: Must-Haves for Flying With Kids
Air travel can be stressful, and we’re dropping our absolute must-haves for flying with kids here!
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!
Midwest Road-Trip Destinations for Your Spring Break
We are bringing you some Spring break road-trip inspo, in our home territory, the Midwest. Peek our 5 recs here!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Where to Find Indy-Area Gyms With Childcare
If you’re an Indy mama who set a New Year’s resolution to be more active and get out of the house – check this list - where childcare is a free perk of membership!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Our Favorite Planners and Journals for 2026
The new year is here…and you’re probably feeling the annual urge to get organized and reflective which means you’ll need our top planners and journals for 2026.
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?
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.
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.
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.

