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5 books to up your parenting game
If you’re anything like us, you’ve definitely wished for a parenting instruction manual once or twice. These books may not be *quite* that, but they will definitely help to guide you through those challenging times!
Where to see the Nutcracker ballet in Indianapolis
Whether you’re incorporating it into your own family’s traditions or are just a ballet enthusiast, there are plenty of opportunities to see the Nutcracker ballet in Indianapolis this year.
Home (and fire!) safety for the holidays
The last thing we want is for all of your hard holiday decorating work to go up in flames…literally. So we called in Fire Chief Pascal Arnes to give us the scoop on fire prevention and safety to keep your season jolly.
CLOSED GIVEAWAY: Win 2 tickets to see Cirque performances in Indy or Louisville
Time for a giveaway: Win 2 tickets to a Cirque performance in Indianapolis or Louisville!
Real talk: What’s the deal with perimenopause?
You’ve heard of menopause and maybe even premenopause, but what about perimenopause? In this real talk, we’re breaking down the terms, symptoms, and when to call your doc.
CLOSED GIVEAWAY: Win 4 tickets to Disney's Strange World movie sneak preview
Time for a giveaway: Win 4 tickets to a sneak preview of Disney’s Strange World on 11/21.
Guide: Turn your Colts game visit into an epic Indianapolis day trip
Sure you could come to Indy just for a Colts game, but why not make a day (or weekend!) of it and explore some of the incredible offerings from the Circle City while you’re here? We’ve got a few to get you started.
Amazon Early Black Friday deals you need to buy
Here’s a top 10 of early Black Friday deals from Amazon you need right now. Stock up before supplies run out or drop one under the tree for you!
CLOSED GIVEAWAY: Win a pass to Magic of Lights at Ruoff Music Center
Time for a giveaway: Win a pass to Magic of Lights at Ruoff Music Center!
CLOSED GIVEAWAY: Win four tickets to Champions of Magic at Old National Centre
Time for a giveaway: Win four tickets to Champions of Magic at Old National Theatre!
5 things single moms want you to know
CityMom Kailly sat down with us to chat about everything from co-parenting and dating to breaking stereotypes. Here are 5 things she wants you to know about the single #momlife.
Table for one: Where to dine solo in Indianapolis
As the saying goes, you cannot pour from an empty cup. What better way to fill your cup (and plate, and belly!) than a dinner-date with yourself? We’ve got 7 Indy-area spots for you to enjoy:
Tips for taking kids to an Indianapolis Colts game
It’s officially football szn, and taking your kids to an Indianapolis Colts game is on the must list. Here are our top tips!
CLOSED GIVEAWAY: Win two tickets to yoga in THE LUME at Newfields
Time for a giveaway: Win two tickets to yoga in THE LUME at Newfields!
Momlight reboot, catching up with Lindsey Hein
We sat down with Lindsey in 2019 to talk everything from a family history of cancer to branching out into a new career space. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we thought it would be the perfect time to catch up with Lindsey and get re-inspired by her take on life.
Postpartum in a pandemic: A CityMom’s story
The final piece in our postpartum series explores CityMom Emily’s experience as a new mom during a pandemic and the impact it had on her mental health. She shares her story here.
Words I never expected to say: "I am 1 in 4," a look at pregnancy and infant loss
This month, we honor those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss by holding space for mamas who wished to share their stories. Thank you to the remarkable women who lent their voices to this piece.
Mom hacks: Toddler edition
We could all use some hacks to make life easier, right? Especially with toddlers. Here are our faves to save both your time and sanity (or what’s left of it).
6 places to work while the kids play
Working remotely doesn’t have to mean being stuck at home. Indianapolis offers a variety of kid-friendly spaces (with strong Wi-Fi) for working mamas!
PRESS RELEASE: theCityMoms joins WSBT 22’s HomeTown Living for monthly lifestyle segments
theCityMoms announce today they will shift from occasional to regular, recurring guests with South Bend’s WSBT 22 HomeTown Living lifestyle show.

