Alicia Noneman
What I Do Know: Reflections From Election Season
Full disclosure: I am writing this before the November 5th election, so it will not contain any up-to-date election information. I do not know yet who will win any of the positions up for...
Conner Prairie Is My Favorite
Connor Prarie is my favorite. I love that my Conner Prairie membership gives me more than memberships worth every single year. Before you think it, it is NOT just because I am a history...
Life Hack: There Are No Easy Solutions
Life is full of the newest and greatest “hacks” being presented to us in advertising, social media, and even our Indianapolis Moms website. Who doesn’t love a good life hack that can make our...
Long Live the Paper Planner
I’ve made many advancements to the 21st century. I’m no techie by any stretch of the imagination, but I’m also no Luddite. And though I’ve tried to leave it behind, I am here to...
The Benefits of Reading
I'm not a big resolution person, but there is one habit I highly suggest adopting. Reading. The benefits of reading are varied and far-reaching. While this article will only touch on a few, the...
It Is Up To Us
This month, we will celebrate President’s Day. Most Americans don’t pay much attention to the holiday besides the bonus, for some, of a three-day weekend. A recent Pew Research poll (conducted in July 2023)...
Podcasts Are Self-Care
I am a proud podcast addict, and according to the data, I am not alone. 42% of Americans over the age of 12 have listened to a podcast in the last month. I have...
Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love. I saw a meme the other day where a kid asked their mom how many minutes were in a year. Predictably, the mom thought back to her adolescence and began singing...
The Friendships That Could Have Been
"I keep meaning to reach out."
"Let’s get something on the schedule."
" We should get together."
I don’t know how many times I have uttered those words to someone I’ve met over the last few years....
The Case for Non-Compliance
Can there be a case for non-compliance? Take a moment and picture your ideal summer day with your children. It might run the gamut from a quiet day at home to a "Bucket List"...
Recognizing The Value Of My Time
I've been quietly working on retraining my brain over the last few months. Last year I came to a harsh realization: I am not very good at recognizing the value of my own time....
The Sad Reality Of Motherhood Reflected In The Movie Yes Day
I remember a few years ago when my oldest two started floating the idea of “Yes Days”. Many of their friends had seen the movie, and a few even had received the coveted “Yes...
Living in the Gray on Social Media in 2023
Most of life is in the gray. If you’re confused, please read on. For the last few years, I’ve been continually exhausted by the simplifying of the content of social media posts into simplistic...
To The Real Heroes Of Youth Sports; The Coaches
Every Saturday lately has been a test in the mastery of the schedule. It’s had a few close calls, but no true crises were had. Our oldest two children are playing at least one...