February 14 is National Donor Day, which is an extremely significant day for my family because it honors organ donors.
Over a decade ago, my...
How can this be that it is already 2024? I spent 2023 healing, crying, getting an iron infusion, and spending time with family. I...
More than one hundred and eighty thousand children in the state of Indiana receive special education services from the day they turn three to...
Why do I insist on doing all of the things? My daughter is still young, and some say she may not remember. Why do...
"Hazel, are you mommy's baby?" I playfully ask my three-year-old this question as we cuddle on the couch watching Daniel Tiger. She quickly responds...
Please note that this post contains references to suicide and depression. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis...
"Do you think you will try for another?"
When it comes to motherhood, this question is a tale as old as time. I have seen...
Lately, our four-year-old has been excelling at her four-year-old-ness and testing all boundaries. She's a powerhouse, so on days when I'm well resting and...
My mom was in hospice care when she met our puppy, Remy. Never a fan of dogs, she looked at his wriggling, fluffy body...
I’ve never been a runner. Many of my friends run half marathons, and I’ve always thought, “They are crazy.”
For years, I occasionally ran on...
Growing up as an only child in a single-parent family, I often felt lonely, and I fantasized about what my future family would look...
As we settle into the new year, I find myself less in the mood to set big, new goals and more in the mindset...
“It’s important for children to see themselves reflected in their toys.”
It is 11:48 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and this quote from psychologist Dr....
“Vivian’s dad likes purple.” My five-year-old daughter tells me, “That’s the same color that you liked when you were little!”
I smile. We pulled away...
In + Around Indy
Exploring the Best Pie Spots Around Indianapolis
My favorite comfort dessert to enjoy during the fall season is, hands down, pie. When the weather starts to turn colder, I love making...
