Laura
Residing on the southside of Indy, Laura is a nurse, mother and wife. You can find her with her sidekicks: daughter Violet and son Anthony. When she gets a free moment, she enjoys painting, reading and exercising.
There’s Something about a Little Boy
I was excited but nervous when I found out I was pregnant with a boy. "What if he has a lot of energy, and...
The Things I’ve Let Go of in my 30s
This year, I said goodbye to my 20s and hello to my 30s. With this new decade, I've let go of certain areas of...
Sourdough Bread: Baking Is Therapeutic for Me
About two months ago, I started my journey with baking sourdough bread. I had always been intrigued by it, admiring people's photos of beautiful,...
From Registered Nurse to Stay-At-Home Mom
Two months ago, I had my last day at work. As a hospital nurse for seven years, the hospital was my second home. It...
The Sweetness of a Five-Year-Old
“Vivian’s dad likes purple.” My five-year-old daughter tells me, “That’s the same color that you liked when you were little!”
I smile. We pulled away...
BeReal, The App That I Am Loving
Disclaimer: BeReal is not sponsoring this post. I've been on the BeReal app for several months and love it. I first heard about it...
Mom or Elastigirl? The Moments That Stretch You
There are moments I'm proud of as a mom. I'm not talking about giving birth to my kids, though that is something I'm proud...
I Want to Remember-Ordinary Moments in Motherhood
To my baby (8-month-old son Anthony)
I jot down quotes and memories in a journal on my nightstand. I'm nearly asleep as I recall the...
Recipes For You and Your Family to Enjoy All Summer Long
Summer has arrived. With it, warmer weather. My tastes very much change with the season. In the summer, I crave things like pasta salad,...
Pieces Of Myself: Holding Onto Interests And Hobbies In Motherhood
"Is it harder to hold on than it is to let go?"
I asked myself.
I set my alarm early to wake up before my kids...
What A Box Of Rocks Taught Me
It was a warm day in February-a rarity in the Midwest. The kind of day when people put on their t-shirts and head outside...
To My Girl friends, I’ll Always Need You
"So, is it everything you hoped it would be, finding the one?" She asks. Her eyes brimming with anticipation. One of my best friends,...
Gifts That Can’t be Wrapped
For the first time, we're giving our family and friends experience-based gifts. We won't be buying physical gifts this year. To preface this, we...
My Wild Hair And Journey To Embracing My Heritage
The hairstylist runs her fingers through my freshly cut layers. I look in the mirror, excited to see my new haircut. Out of the...