Ashley Grounds
Ashley is a stay-at-home mom to a precious baby boy and one very ornery Goldendoodle. She recently moved back to her hometown and is busy remembering all the ins and outs of small-town life while seriously missing the convenience of downtown living. She loves writing, yoga, and long walks with her Dude (the Goldendoodle).
Mental Health Matters
Mental health is so important. Full Stop. Actually, let me say it again for the people in the back. Mental health is the MOST...
Why I Quit Social Media…Forever
If you have any social media account (hello, Instagram, TikTok, or even the OG, Facebook), you’ve probably wondered if you’ve spent too much time...
A House Divided – Red Vs. Blue
2020. Man, what a year, amirite? So many issues that we’ve been covering here at Indy Moms that are so important have happened this...
5 Books to Read on This Summer—Even If You Aren’t Going Anywhere!
Reading a book while on a beach may feel like a distant memory right now - one where you might have casually had a...
Unpopular Opinion: Quarantine Hasn’t Been That Hard on Me
Unpopular opinion: Quarantine hasn't been that hard on me.
Please don't think I'm making light of Covid-19. I'm not. I am devastated by the loss...
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
I wake up nauseous and disoriented. Immediately, I think, “oh no, do I have the stomach flu again?” (we recently had it and the...
Meet Our Indianapolis Moms: Ashley Grounds
Mom. Mommy. MOM. Mama. MOMMMMMYYYYY. Did I get your attention? Hi, I’m Ashley. Mama to two adorable little boys, Boone and Beau. As a...
Dry January: A Recap
For the first time since turning 21 (aside from pregnancy), I went 25 days without drinking alcohol. Does that sound shocking to you? Or, does...
What’s Poppin’? It’s National Popcorn Day on January 19th!
Popcorn. It seems people either love it or hate it, but it is one of the most popular snacks around. You might associate it...
National Family Literacy Month
Many moons ago, before I became the wiper of snotty noses and stinky butts, I was a wide-eyed college student majoring in English Literature....
Two under Two—My Thoughts Two Months In
I have been thinking about writing this post since before our second son was even born. I just had so many emotions swirling in...
What “Self-Care” Means to Me as a Mom
Self-care. Something of a buzzword right now, huh? As someone who once worked in marketing, I both love and hate buzzwords. However, self-care, in...
Being Fulfilled. What If Being a SAHM Is All I’m Supposed to Do?
I have always been a dreamer. I love a good goal setting session, a vision board, or just a few hours alone with my...
Cinco de Mayo—What It Is(And Isn’t) and Where to Celebrate!
You’ve probably been celebrating Cinco de Mayo for years. Be honest—everyone loves a good excuse to down a few margaritas and that creamy queso...