My mom was in hospice care when she met our puppy, Remy. Never a fan of dogs, she looked at his wriggling, fluffy body disdainfully and said, "I won't visit your house if he's there." Suddenly remembering that she...
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 the treadmill for the obligatory 30 minutes of cardio, and I hated every minute of...
As we settle into the new year, I find myself less in the mood to set big, new goals and more in the mindset of looking for ways to more deeply enjoy the life I already have. I want...
Going to bed early vs. staying up late is a topic that seems to keep coming up recently. They say the early bird gets the worm, right? What I have learned so far in my life and as I...
If you're anything like me, the winter doldrums really hit hard come February. Gone are the holiday festivities and new year enthusiasm, and in rolls the sluggish apathy that makes itself at home this time of year. I used...
About a year ago, I - the old millennial in a fully committed relationship with Instagram - begrudgingly joined TikTok. To say the algorithm is impressive would be an understatement. My feed quickly filled with videos of book recommendations,...
As mothers, we sometimes put ourselves last when it comes to our health. But if you are experiencing abdominal or pelvic pain, why should you continue to suffer? You might have uterine fibroids. If you have questions or concerns...
My husband and I have completed a few rounds of the popular Whole30 diet. We even attempted a round when I was pregnant (full disclosure: I stopped a few days early because I couldn't take it anymore). While I...
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Last year, I read Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Kathryn May. A friend recommended it. It wasn’t on my original TBR list, but I decided to pick it up because this friend rarely misses.
And she...
I am not a New Year's Resolution person; however, I respect the spirit of New Year's Resolutions. New Year's resolutions are promises for change, made with hope and enthusiasm but sometimes forgotten by February. They reflect aspirations, nudging us...
We all know the feeling too well - the entire month of December can seem like an "all bets are off" free-for-all of indulgence for most of us. We have more parties to attend and seasonal treats to bake....
My ADHD diagnosis came with several revelations. At 32, I received my official diagnosis, though I knew long before that I had quirks that likely fell into a type of ADHD category. I have always struggled with focus issues,...
Plugged ducts don’t exist. Yes, I said what I said. And I will keep spreading this message as loudly and as often as I can. I can practically hear every parent who has ever suffered from the pain of...
In + Around Indy
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’...
