Marianne
Marianne is originally a small town Indiana girl, but has been living in Indianapolis since attending Butler University. Marianne and her husband are high-school sweethearts, and their family has now grown to include two children and two fur babies. Marianne is a Pharmaceutical Marketer by day and is openly addicted to Target, iced coffee, HGTV, & Amazon Prime. You can always find her with a drink or snack in hand!
Me and My BFF: Common Experiences Despite Our Differences
My best friend of over twenty years and I recently had a girl's weekend - full of a hotel stay, dinners out, hikes, and...
My Adult ADHD Diagnosis and My Takeaways
This blog is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical advice.
At the age of 33, I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD...
Indy Public EV Chargers Reviewed
My husband and I recently bought a new hybrid minivan (Chrysler Pacifica), and I have been so excited about it! I’m happy that I’m...
Sweaty Solutions for a Sweaty Mama
Sweat isn’t a problem just in the summer or during a workout for me. After my second baby, I’m sweaty ALL. THE. TIME. It...
Outsource Your To-Do List?
Have you ever wished you could duplicate yourself? Or wish you had a sister-wife who could help with all the household and family tasks?...
Grocery Shopping Hacks That Saved My Time and Sanity
One of the best things that the transformation in how we live due to the pandemic brought to us was online grocery ordering and...
Three Easily Overlooked Child Care Factors
When my son was ready for daycare, I was lucky enough to be starting a brand new job with a higher salary than I...
Where To Donate or Dispose of Clutter
I’m in the mood to clean. No, not just clean… purge. I’m tripping over bins and boxes and piles of toys. Everywhere I turn,...
I’m a Luisa: The “Surface Pressure” of Being a Mom
Replace almost every instance of “sister” with “mother” in Luisa Madrigal’s song “Surface Pressure” in Disney’s movie Encanto, and it’s me.
In the movie, Luisa’s...
Honoring the Memory of Our Fur Baby
There is a hole in my heart, deep within my soul, left behind with the passing of my fur baby. My husband (then, fiancé)...
COVID-Conscious Party Tips
I am not a health care expert. I am also not a professional party planner. I am just a mom trying to keep my...
Breastfeeding and Pumping Tips and Tricks
August is National and World Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Though my breastfeeding and pumping days are now behind me, I have gathered many tips and...
I’m Adding Bikini Wax Back Into the Budget
As moms, we give up a lot of things that aren't "necessities" to help save time or money. Showers, clothes that don't come from...
One Year, Two Hats
One year.
It has been one year since I returned to work from my extended maternity leave and entered a whole new world that I...