Kelly DeCrane
Meet Kelly, the reigning chaos coordinator on the northeast side of Indy, where she navigates the adventures of marriage to the ever-patient Steve, corralling two amazingly energetic daughters, and doting on a sweet one year old pup. Kelly takes on the caffeinated world of school drop-offs before heading to work as a high school special education teacher. When not rescuing Barbie dolls or mastering bedtime negotiations, she's a familiar face at the local library, maxing out her library card and possibly attempting to conquer the entire children's section – blame that on the coffee jitters. In the kitchen, she's a culinary wizard, transforming mac 'n' cheese into gourmet magic that her children will of course refuse to eat. You'll often find her with a book in one hand, a cup of coffee in the other, immersed in the enchanting worlds of fiction or grooving to the beats of the early 2000s. Kelly is your go-to gal for laughter, warmth, and a sprinkle of witty chaos. Cheers to the coffee-fueled adventures, the delightful rollercoaster of motherhood, and the incredible journey of being a special education teacher!
Crunchy Leaves and Fantastic Reads: Favorite Fall Books for Kids
After a long hot September, fall weather is finally here! As a true autumn lover, my children have also embraced the season of all things pumpkin spice and cozy. In the last few years,...
From the Sidelines: Sharing My Love of Sports with My Daughters
My love for sports started early. I began playing soccer at four years old after a season of T-ball, where my parents quickly realized there wasn’t enough running to wear me out. Neighborhood pick-up...
Summer Snack Systems
Welcome to summer! Warmer temperatures, pool days, slow mornings, and endless snack requests from the kids now that they are home from school. If you're anything like me, the constant snacking and refusal to...
Beyond Books: 5 Perks of an Indianapolis Public Library Card
Summer reading programs, storytime, special events, and books galore! Libraries are a treasure trove of amazing (and mostly free) content for kids, adults, and families alike. These amazing little cards give you access to...
Confession: Bluey is Making Me a Better Mom
For most of the time that I've had kids, I haven't actually watched kid shows with them. This became abundantly clear when my oldest started refusing peaches, saying she was allergic to them. After...
Imperfect Motherhood Role Models
A mother like Ma Ingalls, not Mother Gothel; Marmee, not Mrs. Wormwood; even the slightly imperfect Mrs. Quimby would do. These are the maternal idols of children's literature. Sometimes unconventional, like the beloved Miss...