Confession, I was not always the avid reader I am today. When I reveal this little tidbit about myself now, people tend to find it a little shocking. As a child, I enjoyed a book every once in a...
While I personally believe every day should be filled with chocolatey goodness, today, it's especially true. Why? December 8th is National Brownie Day!
The origin of the brownie is not without controversy. Some believe the delectable dessert originated in 1893 with...
Your resident Indy Moms bibliophile is back to share what I thought were some of the best books of 2022! Just in case we haven’t met, I’m Alicia, and books are my life. I run a bookstore, reading takes up...
Growing up, the only "experience" I had with Hanukkah was listening to Adam Sandler's Hanukkah song. I also knew Ross and Monica on Friends were half-Jewish. That's about it. Then I met a really sweet Jewish guy in college,...
As moms, there's not much we appreciate more than a cheap and easy dinner. If your kids are anything like mine, they act like they are famished the second they get home from school, and honestly, that's when I...
You might call me a Grinch or a fun-squasher, but listen up: Do not rush me past Thanksgiving. I love Thanksgiving, and I get thoroughly annoyed by how Christmas celebrations and decorations encroach on this November holiday every year....
Navigating and planning the menus during the holiday season but when you add in someone who is vegan? It can throw a wrench in your plans and cause stress that honestly none of us need.
I've been a vegan for...
For World Vegan Month, I thought I’d jump on here to discuss two of the significant questions we get as a vegan family. Especially a vegan family that grew up in Texas, where BBQ is King and now living...
With the holidays approaching, what if I told you that you could have a gift that would last years? Yep, let me say it again - YEARS! Instead of getting a gift that a loved one might use for...
The holidays are coming and I can guarantee that your porch is definitely showing signs of some online shopping. Am I right? Most likely every day (or pretty darn close!) for the next several weeks, delivery workers will be...
I love to plan my kids’ birthday parties. I love writing pun-filled invitations, picking out themed menu items, and coming up with cute decorations. While I want the parties to be special and very on-theme, they also must absolutely...
I love my cats. The worst part about having cats is how hard people judge you for having them. I’m here to tell you that it is ok to be a cat person. To celebrate National Cat Day, let’s...
Remember that book, Chicken Soup for the Soul? It was all the rage when I was growing up. And you know what? They are right. While I remember the book itself being great, I can confidently say chicken soup...
We've all been there. Drowning in chaos, over-committed, and overworked. My family and I found ourselves in a season like that. For weeks we survived off of pizza delivery, pulling clean clothes from the dryer and running out the...
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See Circle City: Indianapolis Moms Guide to Donuts
Happy Donut Day! On the first Friday of June, we all scream for donuts in honor of this sweet holiday! Donut Day was first...
