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Episode 2222 - Summer Entertaining Hacks: Building the Perfect Custom Snack Board for Kids
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- Ash Said It® Show
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- Jul 4, 2026
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- 568
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Summary
I’m so excited for you to catch this new episode of The Ash Said It Show—it’s the perfect listen for your summer vibes! I caught up with Jeanine Bobenmoyer, the visionary founder and Chief Mom Officer of theCityMoms, for a heart-to-heart about navigating the wild, wonderful, and sometimes chaotic world of modern motherhood. I loved hearing her share the deeply personal story of her transition from a high-pressure advertising career in Michigan to becoming a community-building powerhouse in Indianapolis. She told me about the turning point when her son said, "Mommy always comes last," a poignant realization that sparked her family’s decision to reprioritize and relocate. When Jeanine arrived in her new city, she struggled with social isolation and noticed a massive gap in resources for moms who weren't connected to traditional school or church groups. I learned how she launched theCityMoms in 2013 to solve this, with an electric response that saw 100 members join on the very first day. Today, I’m inspired by how theCityMoms has blossomed into a national brand and boutique media company, yet it remains firmly rooted in its original mission: ensuring no woman has to face the challenges of parenthood alone. We also dove deep into some stress-free summer survival tips, specifically tackling the age-old struggle of feeding picky eaters. I love Jeanine’s parenting philosophy, which is all about grace and meeting mothers exactly where they are; she advocates for making mealtime a creative, low-pressure adventure. We discussed how simple, visually exciting tools like kid-friendly charcuterie boards can turn a snack time battle into an interactive, adventurous experience that actually encourages children to try new, healthy foods. Jeanine shared some really awesome tips if you’r…