Andee Bookmyer
Andee is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Health Coach, ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Mind Body Fitness Coach and Certified Stress Management Coach. She grew up in Northwest Indiana and attended Ball State University. She taught high school English for several years before becoming a mommy to Preston. She has a passion for writing, CrossFit, laughing and helping others. For more of her writing, you can visit her personal "Bookerella" blog at https://i5878.wordpress.com
Five Ways to Jumpstart Your Positivity and Optimism
When was the last time someone reminded you about the importance of staying positive during stressful times? Was it just 10 minutes ago? A...
It Really Can Wait: Ending Distracted Driving with the Hands-Free Law
The first of July marked Indiana joining 22 other states that require phones to be in hands-free mode. Now here in Indiana, you can...
Meet Our Indianapolis Moms: Andee Bookmyer
Oh, hey there, mamas! My name is Andee (short for Andrea, which I typically cringe to hear, because I was really only called that...
A True Test of Patience: How E-learning Almost Made Us Lose Our Minds
Back on March 16th, such a huge day and turn of events that most of us never saw coming was when it was first...
Dear Nail Salon: I Miss You!
Dear Nail Salon,
First off, Hi! Most importantly, I miss you, like, a lot.
It is the end of April. By now, I would have had...
Rising Above Faking and Flaking
I think we can all agree that "flaking," a.k.a. bailing, canceling or postponing plans with others (or even worse, ghosting), is pretty standard these...
Let’s Get Moving For Your Body, Mind and Sanity!
Right now, more than ever before, we need just to keep breathing and moving as well as embracing change each day, even when it's...
The Comeback is Greater Than the Setback
Alright, so let’s start this off with a gentle reminder: It is ok to not be ok sometimes. Repeat that: It is ok if...
Top 10 Things to Get Rid Of…Right Now!
If I had a nickel for every time I heard, “Life is too short,” “We aren’t getting any younger” or “Kids grow up so...
My Son’s Closet
Every time I have to update my son’s closet, I can’t help but get a little teary-eyed. I know this sounds ridiculous, but when...
Doing Nothing is Something
Most people, including me, forget what it is like to just slow down. The fact is there are always going to be things to...
Disaster on the Interstate: What This Mom Learned
It was like any other summer day for my son and me, where I had work and he had camp, then afterward we joyfully...
Babysitter Anxiety
“Babysitter Anxiety”: It totally sounds like the title of a bad (but good) Lifetime movie, right? And yes, by the way, I have probably...
Oh Mama! From SAHM to Working Mom
The other morning as I reached into the refrigerator to grab my son’s lunchbox, I heard him swoop in behind me (how could I...