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.
From Two Kids to Three Kids
A year ago, we had our third baby. He has bleach-blonde hair, a surprise to all of us, since our kids have dark hair....
How I Score Deals as a Mom
With the current state of the economy, many people are cutting back on costs and searching for deals. I've always been thrifty, and here...
Taking Young Kids to a Coffee Shop
I pull into the parking lot of the coffee shop. It’s a familiar view. It’s a local coffee shop and one of my favorites....
Why We Only Do One Activity at a Time
My family and I live in a school district that is well-known for sports. As a result, parents often enroll their children in sports...
My Garden Tells the Story of my Summer
Checking on my garden has become a part of my morning routine. As I headed out the back door this week to check on...
I’m a SAHM Who Sets Working Hours for Herself
I'm a SAHM, but I set my own working hours. Let me explain before you say that's impossible and stop reading.
I reached a place...
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...