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In recent years, I've often heard young couples who live in the Broad Ripple area make a similar statement: "We absolutely love living here, but once we have kids, we're moving to Fishers/Carmel/Noblesville/Avon/Greenwood." I can certainly understand how Broad Ripple...
I was a middle school teacher for over a decade before becoming a stay-at-home mom. As a teacher, you attend professional development–to stay up to date on best practices, but as a mom, there isn't a formal scheduled list...
I recently posted a meme on the Indy Moms Blog Instagram page: "Anyone that says cliques end in high school have obviously never been through the ordeal of trying to make mom friends." And it blew up with likes and...
“I may not be everyone’s favorite, but I’m not in a popularity contest… this is life! They may not understand you, but one day they just might thank you!” my dear outspoken friend recently posted.  You know, she’s right....
. Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the amazing women in our lives.  We know that motherhood is an incredible experience.  From the moment you lay eyes on your child, your heart swells with an indescribable amount of love. ...
Fact #1:  Math was not my jam while in school.  I have never been able to successfully finagle the numbers and symbols and signs with ease like I could with my words and writing. Fact #2:  I also may have...
Feeling the boredom of summer already? Never fear - we've got your checklist of family togetherness ready to go! #SummerGoals Day of planting - plan, purchase, pick out, and plant something new! Get your hands in the dirt and...
If anyone else's family is like mine, the kids are going to get plenty of candy in their Easter baskets without me contributing to the sugar-rush. Now, don't get me wrong -- I'm definitely including a few sugary treats in the...
  Anyone who gets ear infections or has children who get ear infections know how brutal they can be.   We’ve been seeing our pediatrician pretty regularly when it comes to colds and congestion.  It's never much of a surprise when the...
When Pinterest was at its peak, I was not yet a mom. But, I still remember wanting to have an incredibly cute nursery for my future baby, like the photos I saw, and make bento-style lunches for when my...
I spend my Saturday afternoons with young ladies ages 12-14. Now before you sigh and ask if I am crazy, know that I volunteer for this. I have volunteered to do this for years for the Center for Leadership...
An overwhelming part of motherhood is learning how to not only manage your new life but your entire household and all the "stuff" that comes with your new little one.  Getting a head-start on basic organization can help you...
A strange social phenomenon happens when a woman becomes pregnant. It may start when she announces her pregnancy, but it becomes ever more prevalent as the baby (and thus, the mama) grows. Suddenly, all the conventional rules of tact...
In the last month alone, numerous friends of mine have lost loved ones in incidents that were not expected. A man in his thirties to a genetic condition that seemingly came out of nowhere. A woman in her late twenties...

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Happy Donut Day! On the first Friday of June, we all scream for donuts in honor of this sweet holiday! Donut Day was first...
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