Tired of being stuck inside the house? We definitely have a few more cold weeks ahead so we gathered a list of fun places to play, no matter the age! Here’s 15 indoor playgrounds in Cincinnati to enjoy all year round. Did we miss one? Comment below and let us know! Dig n Play  A chic and modern indoor playland with 10,000 square feet of visually open play space! Parents can finally relax and still ensure the safety of their children! Children will be challenged to think, interact, explore and have fun! From a HUGE custom sand table, to dramatic play, to inflatables, and even a 3 stor ..read more

Anyone else not feeling productive this new year and fighting the gloomy season? I am definitely on the “struggle bus” over here. And it’s a viral feeling according to social media. But hey, we’re all in this together, so let’s  fight this gloomy season! Here are some things I am going to try out. Let me know if they work for you!  First things, first. It’s OKAY.  Not feeling productive? Take a deep breath and try again tomorrow.  There are more important things in life than to be productive and marking off that to do list. Don’t be so hard on yourself.  And as th ..read more

Sarah Hairston-Berkley Talks Transitioning from Prima Ballerina to Academy Director and leading the next generation of dancers with grace and grit. After spending 16 years dazzling audiences on-stage, Sarah rededicated her career to a life-long love of teaching. Now, as the Cincinnati Ballet’s Academy Director, she’s creating a safe space for young performers to dance AND dream. Listen in to hear about her inspiring career and how it’s shaped her leadership approach and helped her relate to her students. Find out about the Academy’s unique offerings for both children and adults, their upcoming ..read more

Are you a Black Friday and Small Business Saturday shopper? We are too! But we couldn’t find a local “Black Friday ad” so we made one! We know the lure of a good deal is hard to pass up. The big chain stores mark down toys, clothes and electronics so low that anything can seem like it fits in your budget! But what if you could purchase gifts on sale and ALSO support a mama who in return uses that money to buy gifts for her family? Win, win- right?! Check out our list of local female businesses with awesome sales for Thanksgiving weekend. Get your shop on, mama! Annab ..read more

Have a market on the calendar? Here are some tips on how to prepare for a vendor holiday market! Holiday markets are a main source of revenue for many small businesses and boutiques. So we asked our communications coordinator and children’s boutique owner, Sydney Pritikin, how she prepares for holiday markets. How should I purchase inventory, know how much to purchase and when to order it? I think this is the hardest part of attending markets/pop-up shops. Until you have experienced a few, you will not know how much inventory to purchase. It’s impor ..read more

Ep 08: Retro Holiday with Midwest Mama: Behind the Scenes of our Second Edition Launch! BONUS EPISODE! Get a behind the scenes take on Midwest Mama Magazine’s Second edition launch with Founder and Creative Director, Andrea Tarter and Comms Manager Sydney Pritikin. You’ll hear about what you can expect from our second edition and the creative process behind curating an entire publication around the needs of our advertisers and our Midwest Mama community. From inspiring and interesting articles plus a blend of shopping tips and ideas for the holidays, there’s so much to explore! Plus, you’ll he ..read more

The Midwest Mama second edition is here! And we are so excited to show it off on the digital platform, Issu. We wanted this edition to be much more interactive, engaging for readers and easily shared and added to our site. After months of research, we found an incredible tool to upload our editions, link our advertisers and sponsors and track data. We are using a digital platform called, Issu.com We have combined a few tips on how to use the platform and share with your friends and followers. See below! How to view in the Issu platform You can view on our second edition on our website, under ..read more

It’s the time of year that is perfect for snuggling up by the fireplace and enjoying all things cozy and warm. Check out this list of cozy favorites from the Midwest Mama team. Moth Punch Needle Pillow | Hello Happy Handmade X Mustard Beetle Stars Hollow White + Gold Mug | Chalkful of Love Cozy Knit Pant | SKIMS Donna Salyers Fabulous Faux Fur Throw  | Donna Salyers Fabulous Furs Gratitude Sweatshirt | Customized Girl Bombas Gripper Slippers | Bombas La Fraise Sweatshirt | EllandEmm Love our lists? Check out gift ideas for kids and ladies and our team’s New Year’s top picks. The po ..read more

Take our Macy’s Personal Stylist profile quiz here! In our second edition of Midwest Mama, we worked with the Personal Stylist, Tanisha Akers. from the Kenwood, Ohio, Macy’s. “Personal Styling is for everyone! I create a judgment free zone. I don’t care what your body type is, we can enhance or diminish anything with wardrobe. I LOVE making people feel good.” Wardrobe in the second edition of Midwest Mama publication provided by Macy’s. The post Macys Style Quiz appeared first on Midwest Mama. The post Macys Style Quiz appeared first on Midwest Mama ..read more