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What Our Recent Giveaway Taught Me About CommunityGiveaways have always felt like a natural fit for Country Girl City Life. They bring a little excitement to an ordinary week, give readers a chance to discover…
How We Navigate City Transit With a StrollerLiving in the city with children means learning to make ordinary errands work in less-than-ordinary conditions. A quick trip to the library, school, grocery…
The Best Toys That Encourage Imaginative PlayChildren can turn a cardboard box into a castle, a blanket into a superhero cape, and a wooden spoon into almost anything. That kind of creative play needs…
How we keep our marriage strong through life’s transitionsMarriage changes as life changes. The early years may revolve around work, bills, and learning how to share a home, while later seasons bring children, career…
Why I Believe in Letting My Kids Make MistakesParenting often feels like a long series of decisions about when to step in and when to stand back. I want my children to be safe, kind, responsible, and…
Our favorite family-friendly restaurants that won't break the bankFamily dinners out can feel like a small adventure, especially when everyone has a different appetite, schedule, and opinion about what sounds good. With…
How We Talk to Our Kids About Money and WorkMoney and work are part of family life, whether we are planning a grocery trip, talking about a busy workweek, or deciding how to spend a birthday gift. Our…
A Day in the Life of Motherhood With a Newborn and ToddlerOur days have changed since welcoming a newborn into the family. Time feels both slow and impossibly fast: a single morning can include several feedings, a…
What I Wish I Had Known About Postpartum RecoveryBefore having a baby, I imagined postpartum recovery as a short period of soreness followed by a return to normal life. I knew I would be tired, but I…
How We Use Reward Charts That Actually Motivate Our ChildrenReward charts have become one of the simplest tools in our family routine. They give my children a clear reminder of what is expected, while giving me a calmer…