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The 2025 Indianapolis Holiday Bucket List
It’s the most wonderful time of year - the holiday lights are twinkling, the shops are bustling, and our 2025 bucket list of holiday fun in Indianapolis is here.
Not Just Another Christmas Carol, 3 Ways to Enjoy the IRT
We know you’re knee-deep in holiday fanfare but don’t let the season pass without taking in A Christmas Carol at the IRT. It’s not just another night out, trust us.
Thanksgiving Made Easy: 10 Spots for Carryout Thanksgiving Meals in Indianapolis
Let's make your Thanksgiving Day plans easier - I'm spilling a list of 10 of my favorite spots for carrying out Thanksgiving meals (or sides!) in Indy.
Christmas Activities for Couples in Indianapolis
Whether it's enjoying a romantic evening in front of the fireplace or exploring the city lights, Indianapolis has plenty of festive activities for couples to enjoy.
Top 10 Thanksgiving Episodes for Kids You Can't Miss
My kids devour almost every TV show around the holidays that have anything to do with Thanksgiving. If yours do too, here’s a list of top Thanksgiving episodes for kids they’ll love to watch.
Citymom Faves: Thanksgiving Smocked Outfits
You know we love to share our fave finds and what could be better than getting our little ones all dolled up in cute Thanksgiving-smocked outfits that echo the charm of the season?
75 Thanksgiving Letter Board Ideas
Ready to give your home some Turkey Day personality? These Thanksgiving letter board ideas mix food puns, cozy vibes, and a dash of humor - perfect for your kitchen or Insta feed.
Ghostly Getaways: A Guide of Haunted Houses in Indiana
Ok brave souls: Dive into spooky season in the Midwest with the best haunted houses in Indiana, the scariest scream parks, and other haunted attractions from Muncie to Evansville.
30 Spooktacular Halloween Knock Knock Jokes for Kids
There are dad jokes, there are corny jokes, and then there are kid jokes. Here are 30 (maybe funny?) Halloween knock knock jokes that hopefully will delight kids of all ages.
9 Creative Halloween Themed Baby Announcement Ideas
If you're expecting your own little boo and have been holding off to scream Happy Halloween in a fun way, we all the trending Halloween pregnancy announcement ideas. Peek these!
Spooky Adventures: Haunted Hayrides in Indiana
In case you're also leading your family's boo crew and Halloween adventures, here's a list of haunted hayrides in Indiana to try out.
10 Simple Ideas for Patriotic Home Decor from Amazon
Check out our favorite simple ways to add red, white, and blue to your home for summer. Easy ideas for patriotic decor you will love.
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.
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
Check out these Non-candy Easter Basket Ideas sure to make a kid of any age smile!
Easter Photoshoot Ideas for Babies: Cute & Creative DIY Tips
Want to DIY your baby’s Easter photoshoot? No sweat - whether at home or in a professional studio, we’re spilling a few to put the easy in Easter.
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.
Creative Christmas Card Pregnancy Announcements: What’s Trending
If you're trying to brainstorm a baby announcement idea for the holidays - we turned to what’s trending. Here are 5 creative Christmas card pregnancy announcement ideas to try!
9 Heartfelt Christmas Gift Ideas for Preschool Teachers
Eeeek: Check out these 9 Christmas gift ideas for preschool teachers, as recommended by our CityMoms community and fellow teachers!
20 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for College Students That They'll Love
You’re ISO the best stocking stuffer ideas for college students? Here are our top 20 picks for small gifts that pack a punch and make great stocking stuffers.

