One Year, Two Hats

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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...
“If opening your eyes, or getting out of bed, or holding a spoon, or combing your hair is the daunting Mount Everest you climb...
Book clubs. We all know them, many of us belong to them, and most of us do love them. But I’m here to introduce...
Dear Mama, I know that your life may not look exactly as you had hoped it would. Things may not be how you pictured, but...
Ok, I admit it; I’m the Clark Griswold of just about every holiday. Yes, Ellen, I set standards that no family activity can live...
We were almost done with his bedtime routine: my son's teeth were brushed, his truck pajamas were on, books had been read, and prayers...

You Are Worthy

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I think I’ve written, erased, and rewritten this a million times.  How do you tell a story without causing pain to the people involved but...
Having spent almost 12 years in southern California, I’ve had my fair share of Mexican food and became quite the margarita connoisseur. Since moving...
Summer is coming, friends. Sumer is coming! And while there are perks to living in the midwest, there are harsh winters (like random snowstorms...
I always feel like I have this tremendous amount of weight upon my shoulders and I can’t shake it off. The girls’ schedules, meals,...
“Sometimes the strength within you is not a big fiery flame for all to see, it is just a tiny spark that whispers ever...
On a random Tuesday six weeks ago a friend of mine called and excitedly informed me that a Meijer had gotten a random delivery...
Someone important (I do not pretend to know who) said, "being a mother is learning about strengths you didn't know you had and dealing...
Growing up going to church was a regular part of my upbringing. My parents took us to church on and off throughout my childhood....

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Indianapolis Fall Family Bucket List

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Ask just about anyone in the Midwest what the best season is here and the question will often be met with an enthusiastic "Fall!"...