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See Circle City: 11 Kid Friendly Breweries Around Indianapolis
Is there anything better than sitting outside with your favorite beverage? For me, not much! I’m a big craft beer fan. And as soon...
Indiana Moms: You Need to Vote
Do you plan to vote in the election? I certainly do. And I'll tell every mom that I can—you need to vote because it's...
At Our House, We Say More the Merrier
Our house is a house where you don't have to ask first to come play. We live in a neighborhood with many kids, and...
We Received the “Attendance Letter” from School
We received the dreaded “Attendance Letter” from school, and I have some thoughts. If you don’t know, in Indiana, schools are required to send...
School Mornings: How We Get Out the Door in 15 Minutes or Less
Woah, school mornings. I have two elementary-age kids, and school starts at 7:40 am. No one in our house is a fan of the...
What’s Your Emergency Plan, Mom?
A few months back, I served on jury duty. It ended up lasting a whole week, with 10+ hour days. The last night, as...
Pierced Ears for a Five-Year-Old? I Kind of Wish We Waited
My daughter had talked about getting her ears pierced for a while, and we discussed what to expect. When she turned five, we felt...
I Got Botox This Year
I got Botox this year, and so did more than 7 million other Americans. It’s currently a 6.4-billion-dollar industry that is expected to reach...
We Just Said Goodbye to the Greatest Dog
We were lucky enough to spend 16½ years with Kilroy. He was our first baby. And we just had to say goodbye to the...
I Almost Didn’t Have This Life
The other night, I was sitting on the couch, and both kids were curled up on either side of me. They'd had whatever bug...
It’s Just Hair!
I’d recently watched Edward Scissorhands and suddenly had the movie seemingly come to life right before my eyes. My five-year-old had walked into my...
It’s Emotional Intelligence Month: The Case for Social Emotional Learning in Schools
What do you think about when you think about a good leader? Or a good friend? I'll name a few characteristics that come to...
Vote! Make Our Mom Voices Heard
I’ve become a lot more, let’s say – passionate – about issues since becoming a mom and watching the world my kids are growing...
50th Anniversary of Title IX: Celebrating Women’s Sports in Indianapolis
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sex or gender in any educational institution...