Gráinne McConnell
I’m Stealing Thanksgiving
The first time I celebrated American Thanksgiving was in November 2019. I had been living in Indiana for less than six months, and the entire holiday captivated all of my senses. I decided there...
The Importance of Hobbies
As parents, we ensure our children have a variety of hobbies, not only for entertainment and socializing but also to increase their confidence and allow them to try different activities. As parents, we understand...
End of Summer Traditions
The transition from the long, lazy, and unscheduled summer days into the more disciplined, crispier school mornings can be difficult. Starting end-of-summer traditions is a great way to make this transition smoother, exciting, and...
Tips for Air Travel in Summer 2022
We have all seen the news reports about post-covid air travel, the photos of hundreds of missing bags in airports, and heard the nightmare stories of traveling on airlines, but how bad is it,...
The Stay-at-Home-Mom Career Skills Gap
Before becoming a mom, I worked in the marketing department of one of the world’s largest medical companies. Life was fast-moving, free and exciting! My life revolved around my career and I loved going...
A Foreigners Guide to Speaking Hoosier
As someone who grew up in Northern Ireland and traveled from a young age, I have always been fascinated by local dialects' accents, nuances, phrases, and words. Traveling to Australia in the mid-'90s, I...
Parenting Advice: An Open Letter to My Goddaughter
This is an open letter to my goddaughter as she prepares for the birth of her first child.
Dear Beautiful Goddaughter,
I was a young Auntie at 17 and the most honored and appreciative aunt, especially...
Why Choose Indiana? A Story of Relocating Internationally
Just a little under three years ago, sitting in my elegant townhouse in Heidelberg, Germany, my husband and I discussed places we would like to relocate to. I’m not sure how we would describe...