Nikki
Nikki is a wife, mom, communications professional, freelance writer and former journalist, among other things. She became "mama" in the fall of 2015 when she and her husband Corey welcomed Deacon. A Ball State University graduate and hometown Hoosier, Nikki absolutely loves Indy and has been asked by strangers if she is employed by the city (she is not). Nikki is navigating motherhood through trial and error, and with the help of Google, fellow moms and wine.
Tactical Advice for New Moms
Actual, Helpful Advice
There is no shortage of information, in this day and age. When I was pregnant, I took advantage of reading a ton,...
Today Was Easy
The Struggle Is Real
Being a mom means being someone who is adaptable and patient. Or at least it means having to occasionally try to...
Jim Gaffigan Was Right: Parenthood is a Cult
There is no definitive book on parenting, but if there were, I imagine the front cover image may be of a smiling, little girl...
#AskHer – May is Maternal Depression Awareness Month
"New baby" and "depression" aren't phrases you commonly hear together. But, as, we know and have experienced, motherhood hits you in the face. While...
11 Days in Europe Without the Babe
Before my husband and I began trying to get pregnant, we vacationed in Mexico, one of our favorite places. We talked about what it...
If Breast is Best, Fed is Even Better
I felt sick to my stomach reading a blog post this week from a mother who wanted to breastfeed, was breastfeeding, but didn't realize...
“It Doesn’t Get Easier” – The Statement That Broke Me After Returning to Work
First time moms, and all moms for that matter, who choose to re-enter the professional world after having a child may struggle. Those first...
Leaving Our Food Comfort Zones
One thing I know for sure is that toddlers aren't the most open-minded or consistent eaters. We have, actually, been pretty lucky. My son,...
What a Mom Looks Like
What do you picture when you hear the word, "mom?" Perhaps you picture yourself or the mom you wished you resembled a bit more....
The Line Between Learning and a Fat Lip
My son recently busted his lip after taking a fall. I swear, he went from taking one or two steps to walking to literally...
Why I Don’t Want to Travel for Christmas…Preferably Ever
The holidays are a time to enjoy with family, show appreciation for those you love and maybe sip a holiday eggnog or seven and...
A Love Letter to my Facebook Moms Group
I used to think "Facebook" and "motherhood" meant flooding my friends' timelines with pictures of my kids. But as I've entered into motherhood, I've...
There Will Never Be an Elf on Our Shelf
Christmas is my favorite holiday, hands down, no competition. I unabashedly start brainstorming wrapping paper color themes in October, and selecting the family Christmas...
The Boulder in The Bathtub
When I was pregnant, my husband and I initially kept all the baby gifts we received and all the baby items we bought, in...