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The M Word

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“It happens to about 1 in every 5 pregnancies, so if you know anyone with 2, 3, or 4 kids, chances are they’ve experienced...
My pregnancies were far from easy. Yes, I did decide to have my children slightly later than the average woman, but other than that,...
Most people, including me, forget what it is like to just slow down. The fact is there are always going to be things to...
You're chugging along, through your family's weekly hustle and bustle. Bus stops, work meetings, pickup lines, soccer games, homework... life is crazy. Mid-commute from...
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! At least I did for 37 years. That all changed when our third child...
There I was, less than 24 hours after giving birth, breaking down in tears in my tiny hospital room bathroom. I wasn't crying because...
We are deep in the throes of the start of school. In the last month, you have likely been asked to serve on the PTA, ...

Food as Self-Care

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I used to be proud that I didn't take care of myself, that I always put my children and my husband first. I never...
It was like any other summer day for my son and me, where I had work and he had camp, then afterward we joyfully...

My Miscarriage Story

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“My miscarriage story” is a phrase I naively thought I would never have to vocalize, yet here I am… On Monday morning, I woke up...
January 1st, 2019, I decided to “Go Green”! I wanted to stop using plastics, start a compost, and save the planet. Fast forward to...
I spent my 20's chasing career and money, and I will hold true to the fact that I did the right thing. I waited...
Self-care. Something of a buzzword right now, huh? As someone who once worked in marketing, I both love and hate buzzwords. However, self-care, in...
It was a Friday afternoon just like every other one we've had. As we made our way in from the garage, I juggled the...

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Fall Family Bucket List

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Ask just about anyone in the Midwest what the best season is here and the question will often be met with an enthusiastic "Fall!"...