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Please join me in spending this Pet Remembrance Day in reflection of all the furry souls who have touched our hearts. I fell down the rabbit hole of animal rescue about six years ago as a young, single woman...

Leaning into Digital Notes

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I stared lovingly at the rows and rows of blank notebooks. So many different covers, college ruled, wide ruled, blank templates where I would quickly take notes during work meetings, record moments shared with my children, write out long...
I am a sucker for a good binge-worthy TV show. Just how people like to make you feel guilty for being a cat person, they also like you make you feel guilty for watching TV. We have to ignore...

I Love The Golden Bachelor

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I have always been a fan of the Bachelor franchise, well, reality TV in general, really. My husband makes fun of me, but I am a diehard. From the beginning, I've enjoyed the concept, the love, and the catfights....
When my husband and I decided to wait to find out the sex of our first child, one thing I was excited about was the challenge of creating a cute gender-neutral nursery. I envisioned a colorful, fun space that...
I love to save money. One of the best ways I've been able to do that is through my tried and true homemade cleaning recipes for the bathroom and kitchen. They're safe for babies; no gloves are needed; and...
For years, my husband and I spent money like nobody's business. We swiped without considering consequences. Spent without calculating. Made choices and commitments without doing the math. When weekends rolled around, we treated ourselves and justified our actions with...
My son will be one this month. His first birthday is upon us. I can’t believe that twelve months have passed since he was born. But I am thrilled witness this amazing little boy grow up. What accompanies that first birthday...
Two years ago, my husband and I decided to double the size of our family and half the size of our house.  We downsized into a condominium.  It was one of the best decisions we have ever made. (A...
Twelve years ago as a college student, I spent a semester studying abroad in Ireland, and since then, Saint Patrick’s Day holds an entirely new place in my heart than it did as a child when I made sure...
The alarm went off early as I tiptoed down the stairs to get the coffee started before the family woke up. After just one quick cup, I ventured to each of the kids' bedrooms in order to get the...
Valentine's Day has never been a holiday that our family celebrates in a big way. But after the last year, my heart feels like we are at a time that needs to make the little things feel big and...
Summer is here and everyone in your house is ready for a change of pace! Routines are different. Some are busy and other families may be wanting to take it easy as they step more into spaces with vaccinated...
“Just be grateful for what you have.” I’ve said that sentence to my kids more times than I can count. Gratitude is one of the character traits I’d most like to instill in them, and yet I know lecturing...

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Moms Guide to April Family Events

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April is packed with great activities around Indianapolis. From family fun runs to Earth Day celebrations, there is so much to do in our...