Samantha Powers
Stroller Running Like a Mother
I’m not proud of the texts I sent the first few times I ran with my daughter in a stroller.
It was hot. It was...
The Evolution of (Step)Mom: National Step Family Day
"I am woman. Hear me roar!" I looked up to see my soon-to-be stepmom confidently claim those words as we concluded setting up the fresh...
To My Best Friend Who Doesn’t Want Kids
I remember when you first told me you didn’t want children. I selfishly panicked because I’ve always known I wanted to be a mom,...
Being a Motherless Mother: Loss of a Loved One as a Child
*I am not a grief counselor; this post is solely based on my personal experience.*
I may not be able to tell you what I...
An Ode to the Monon Trail
Every now and again, someone will ask me, “What’s your favorite place?” Throughout the course of my life, the answers have varied – anywhere...
How I Became a Movie Plot: Going Back to School as a Real Adult
Throughout the entire 2000s, my dad purchased two DVDs — Old School and, well, I cannot even remember the other one because it is...
My Dairy-Free Journey: A Year in Review
A couple of years ago, I worked at an ice cream shop. I absolutely loved it. How could I not? The Monon, the summer...
Organization from a Creative Mind: Celebrating Get Organized Month
Cleaning and organization have never been my strengths. I have always prided myself on being “creative.” Every school assignment, ice-breaker, and the like, I...
Making Room for “Mother” on My Identity Resume
Weeks before I gave birth to my daughter, I found myself contemplating my upcoming role as a new mother. Before my pregnancy, I felt...