Lauren
Lauren is a wife, mother and public relations professional. A born and raised Hoosier, she loves all things Indiana. After spending two years fighting the tourists in Orlando, Florida, Lauren returned home to this great state and now lives in Carmel. A self proclaimed "boy mom", Lauren loves spending time with her little man Andrew and husband James. She is a sports lover, runner and avid traveler. Lauren considers motherhood her greatest adventure and loves that she gets to share her stories with IMB readers!
The Mom Shame Game
In April, the Indianapolis Mom’s Blog was asked to join a local TV station for a segment on mom shaming. If you don’t know what I am talking about, then you are one of...
Writing is My Love Language
Writing is my love language. Always has been, always will be. Yes, I love a great, deep conversation in person, but write me a letter and I go weak in the knees. Unfortunately, these...
Spring Break in the Hoosier State :: Staycation Ideas in Indianapolis
Spring Break is upon us and it’s snowing in Indiana. Ahhh, doesn’t that sound fun? A week at home with your kids and its freezing outside! Well, because Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate and...
After another school shooting, if not now, when?
Another senseless tragedy. That’s exactly what it is. I can’t describe the latest school shooting in any other way. However as I sit here and read through the countless articles on the heroes, victims...
The Lost Art of Silence
When was the last time you took a moment, in public or otherwise, to stop and take a look around in silence? No cell phone, no computer, no one else by your side. It’s...
Art for Our Sake: Winterlights for the Win!
I like art, but I wouldn’t call myself “artsy,” per se. I have friends that live and breathe it, and I love that about them. They continually help open my eyes to all sorts...
Cheese Lovers Unite :: January Brings Us a Holiday We Can All Get Behind
Happy Holidays! Yes, I know its January, but rest assured there is still some celebrating to do. On January 20, the nation will band together as one and celebrate a holiday we can all...
The Man Flu: The Most Severe of All Illnesses this Winter
The man flu. Most of us have experienced it a time or two, whether it was our husband, partner, father, or maybe even your son complaining about being sick and just maybe exaggerating their...
The Twelve Days of Christmas, Mom Style
Christmas is coming. December is upon us and the entire month will undoubtably fly by. If you are anything like me you have already begun to play Christmas music at home and in the...
Sometimes Being a Mom is Hard
Sometimes being a mom is hard. I had one of those weeks this week. We have all had one like this, and most of us have had a few. Work is stressful, my husband...
Give Me the Turkey, the Football and the Family Craziness – I Love Thanksgiving
I love Thanksgiving. It is far and away my favorite holiday. A girlfriend asked me a few weeks back to rank holidays and I spoke without hesitation that Thanksgiving was number one. Here’s why!
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The Not So Glamorous Side to Childbirth…Stuff I Wish They Told Me
"Just don’t forget disposable underwear and pads the size of your arm."
That was what I led with when talking about the not so glamorous side of childbirth. My poor, recently pregnant friend looked at...
Mommy Heaven, My Simple and Quiet Little Dreamland
I am pretty sure there is a "Mommy Heaven" somewhere out there. It's a simple place. A getaway, a haven of sorts for over-worked, under rested mothers who do it all. I often go...
Indiana, My Home Sweet Home
I love Indiana. When people ask where I’m from, I quickly reply, “I’m a born and raised Hoosier”. I grew up just south of Indianapolis and am now raising a family just north of...