As a Black girl growing up in a predominantly Caucasian suburb, it was clear that I was different. None of my teachers or friends...
It was December 2015. Our family moved from Florida to Grand Rapids, Michigan in the Spring. In mid-November, I gave birth to my second...
Our backyard is a magical place. Full of wonder, the tall grass and the giant playset lend themselves to plenty of adventure to be...
When I first got pregnant I had very few things clear about my parenting goals. However, there were a few things I was clear...
There's a Facebook video of my daughter Jody that went viral in our friend circle. She was three years old and on a ride...
Remember last April when planning for summer was exciting? Now, it is July, and you are ready to refinance your mortgage or figure out...
“Mommy, can I have a hug?” This was the third time I’ve been asked this within a 30-minute timeframe, but I still smiled, held...
In the months leading up to my twins' birth, I was deep in the trenches of research. I constantly sought product recommendations and twin...
May 31st rolled around this year in much the same way it always does in our house, with excitement and celebration. The last day...
I was a teacher for ten years, so when I decided to leave the classroom and stay home with my daughter, everyone assured me...
I’ll be blunt. I’m still pretty bitter about our latest home purchase. I’ll preface this by saying that this was the first time we...
My son just finished fourth grade, and aside from me shaking my head, still wondering where the time has gone (everyone always said it...
A frequent conversation I've had in the past year always surprises me. "How many kids do you have?" "I have two boys." "Oh, you...
Everyone knows that teachers don't get paid enough. Across the country, teachers are working endless hours for less money, being asked to do more...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to August Family Events
Back to school and back to reality in the month of August. But just because we are back to our regular school schedule this...
