Setting aside money for a rainy day is smart, but it’s not always as easy as it sounds. With rent and mortgage, car payments, and student loans, saving for your child’s education and your own …
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Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. When I was single (and then later when I traveled with my husband Fil), I could handle holiday flight delays, cancelations, and 20+ hour flights back home to …
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, the endless food shopping, cooking, and last-minute ideas for crafts to keep the children entertained while said cooking occurs can feel overwhelming. Finding healthy additions to the meal …
It is important to teach our children about giving thanks for what we find important in our lives. While this is something that should be reinforced all year, Thanksgiving provides the perfect background. Beautiful fall …
The world of children’s clothing never ceases to amaze and confuse me. Finding clothes for my girls that we can both agree on is a never ending struggle. That adorable sweater you just bought? It’s …
If you followed the advice found in a previous article by mother, lawyer, Citibabes’ member, and “The Happiest Parent,” Jacoba Urist, then congratulations – you have begun writing your will and have chosen a guardian …
Dressing up, carving pumpkins, and trick-or-treating may be the most common (and exciting) Halloween activities, but what if you’re looking for something a little different? Arts & crafts activities are fun throughout the year, so …
My girls love to dress up for Halloween. I think they would spend the entire month of October wearing their costumes if we let them. My husband and I are usually able to snap a …
Made of bamboo and featuring sporty racing stripes detailed with water-based paint, the Hape e-racer Monza is a great alternative to the standard “toy car.” With roll bars, oversized wheels, and those trendy racing stripes, …
Bullying has affected everyone in one way or another. Whether you were bullied or were a bully growing up, it most likely had an impact on your life. And when we see our children being …
Starting a new business can be tough – and being a mom while starting a new business presents its own unique set of challenges. Being a working mom also comes with a price, as I …
When Citibabes first opened, I wanted to make sure it was a place where parents could get as much information as possible under one big Citibabes roof. We started with (and have continued) in-club parenting …
I know it may seem a bit premature since the new school year has barely begun, however I can’t help but find myself daydreaming about and planning my family’s next getaway. While I work on …
In many ways the new school year often feels like New Year’s Day – a new beginning, a fresh start, and the perfect time to make back to school resolutions. Whether it’s healthy eating habits …
Labor Day weekend marked the unofficial last weekend of summer. With the memories of beach days, warm weather, and family travel fresh in our minds, we prepare to welcome fall and all that comes with …
