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
Mom Life: Shedding Weight and Gaining Confidence
My very first blog ever, about a year ago, was inspired by a comment about my body; I was told I didn’t look like...
Female Trademarks: Beware “It’s Fine!”
Men may think about sex every five seconds, but here's what women think about every five seconds: Food, sex, shopping, “Do I need to...
Mommy Mingling: The Challenge of Making New Friends
I recently posted a meme on the Indy Moms Blog Instagram page: "Anyone that says cliques end in high school have obviously never been...
Breastfeeding Tales from a Clueless Mom: Our Little “Boob Guy”
I remember early on when I was 3 months pregnant, then 6 months pregnant, then 7 months pregnant around my baby shower and finally...
The Marriage Masks People Wear: When It’s Just for the Kids
I recently read an eye-opening, thought-provoking and scathingly honest article by a woman who was unhappy in her marriage. Despite not feeling appreciated, or...
Duct Tape, Please?
I wonder if it’s just me, or if all parents would transform from calm and relaxed one second to near batshit crazy the next...
Stopping the Leaky Love Tank
Vampires really do exist. At least emotional vampires do! Emotional vampires tend to drain your energy, test your emotional fortitude, seek a lot of...
Um, Excuse Me?! I Just Held That Door Open for You
Last week I looked like a crazy bag lady. And then a crazy, ticked off bag lady.
While carrying my 42-pound toddler, my big-arse patriotic...
Dodging Judgment: Yes, I ONLY have one child!
Yes, I know I only have one child.
Yes, I see a bunch of absolutely beautiful families around me every day that have two, three,...
Determination, Yet Ultimate Disaster at the Dollar Tree
About once a month or so, I truly try to feel like a champ…at the Dollar Tree.
I pull into the parking lot, avoiding potholes...
Love, Laughter and Libations: The Top 10 Signs of Real Friendships!
A few months ago, I remember seeing a Facebook post on a local moms’ resource page; it was by a woman seeking friends. At...
High School Reunion? NO, thank you!
I recently got added to another Facebook group, but surprisingly, this time it was not for LuLaRoe clothing, Plexus, Nerium or 3-D eyelashes.
It was...
Mommy “Me” Time: Making Ourselves Better
The first time I dropped off my son at preschool, I acted strong and gave him a big hug and kiss before he eagerly...
Because We Are Moms: This Is What We Do
One of THE worst parts of being a parent is having a sick child.
Oh, except having a sick child while you are also sick;...