Today I woke up to the sudden jolt of a foot on my face. Literally, a small, cold, wiggly little foot, planted directly on my left cheek. Last week I fell asleep with two small hands cupping my face. Oh,...
Life with toddlers and preschoolers usually means you are never alone. They can be quietly playing in their room and you go into SWAT team mode to try and sneak off to use the bathroom or take an entire...
Marriage, with or without kids, is still marriage. It has highs and lows. It has ups and downs. Marriage will throw EVERYTHING at you that life has to offer. Unlike loving our children, marriage is conditional love. It's a...
Have you ever felt the sensation of your eyelashes fluttering in the wind--like, they are so insanely long and movie-star-luxurious level that you can actually feel the air whip them around in all their fluffy and magical glory? Or,...
I have been a runner much of my adult life. It started in college as a hobby and then grew into a way to keep fit and relieve stress. So when it became time to think about children, it...
Confidence and self-esteem and a little vanity are traits admired in men. Not often will you hear, "WOW. He's really stuck on himself!" when talking about a confident, smart, well-dressed, good-looking man who knows just how good he looks...
Half the mommy posts out there today seem to discuss why moms should never judge other moms; the other half seem to tell moms they shouldn’t be doing this or that, or definitely not this or that. Both seem...
My son will be one this month. His first birthday is upon us. I can’t believe that twelve months have passed since he was born. But I am thrilled witness this amazing little boy grow up.
What accompanies that first birthday...
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 her newborn wasn't getting enough milk. The baby, tragically, was not nutritionally fulfilled, wasn't getting...
In response to Lauren’s inspiring 27 Things You Don’t Have to Do post back in January, here are 27 things you must do as a mother to keep some of that sanity:
Take the nap. You’re tired. You deserve it. Plus,...
Am I bad mom? Are we collectively bad moms? My kids eat Mac n Cheese, cheap hot dogs, and sugary cereal. They all had formula (the generic kind), and 2/3 were in child care at 8 weeks. The third...
We're often told that we have to give up so much when we become mothers. On one hand, I agree, on the other.. NOPE. All of the no's that every existed in Notown. The truth is, I still have...
As a mom, it can be hard to spend money on yourself: especially on clothing. Sometimes it's just easier to grab a pair of leggings at Target and a t-shirt that may or may not fit on your way...
March 2nd is national Read Across America Day. As a team, the IMB writers have compiled a list of our favorite children's books to help celebrate the day.
Anything Dr. Seuss -- seriously, this day is made possible because of...
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See Circle City: Indianapolis Farmers’ Market Roundup
Spring has sprung! We can all finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, including visiting an Indianapolis farmers’...
