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.
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...
Patterns And Routines That Keep Us Sane
We've all been there. Drowning in chaos, over-committed, and overworked. My family and I found ourselves in a season like that. For weeks we...
Support for the First-Time Mom: Trust Her as She Makes Decisions
I got pregnant with my firstborn in 2018. No sooner had I seen two pink lines than the comments started. A couple of the...
Mommy is a Nurse
Being a mom and a nurse means coming home when dinner has already been eaten. Faces have been wiped. Games have been played. A...
To Indianapolis, The City I Love
Born and raised in the Indianapolis area, I found myself moving away after high school. I moved to West Lafayette to attend Purdue for...
Date Night Spots in and Around Indy
My husband and I recently grew roots here in Indianapolis. We were both born and raised in the area, but my husband's job caused...
Meal Planning: Grace Being the Key Ingredient
Meal Planning. When people hear this term, it can stir up various emotions. For some people, the term "meal planning" brings up anxious thoughts;...
10 Things That Are True About Traveling for the Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching. With the holidays approaching, many families will make the decision of whether or not to travel for the holidays....