A loud toddler, hitting his fork numerous times on the table, while actively avoiding the dinner you carefully selected and cooked for him when...
I recently read an eye-opening, thought-provoking and scathingly honest article by a woman who was unhappy in her marriage. Despite not feeling appreciated, or...
Food is a connector for me. Coming from a large family, get-together's almost always equal food, and I can't say that I'm mad about...
Relationships are the most fulfilling and essential part of a happy life. Yet, building healthy relationships with family, friends and romantic partners is not...
Who doesn't love a date night? While it's certainly fun to get some time away from the grind of everyday life with kiddos, I...

Cupid, Go Away

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Dear Cupid and his Valentine's Day,  You and I? We aren't friends. I really don't like you and you only come around once a year...
My husband and I met in college and have been together for almost 12 years. We started dating in 2004 as irresponsible and immature...

What’s with Mom Blogs?

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Hi, I'm Nickie. And I'm a mommy blogger.  Ugh, I can't believe I'm even saying it...the phrase seems almost pejorative. Like I'm just this woman,...
April is Stress Awareness Month and if you’re like me, there are times in my life that I’m on the hot mess express and...
 It takes a strong and patient person to take on a mama and her child(ren). From my own personal experience, I have compiled a...

Why I Make the Gravy

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I don't like Halloween. Every year though, I sew until my fingers bleed and I plan coordinating family costumes. I don't like gravy. I...
I talk to my mom on the phone nearly daily right now. Seeing as I’m in the thick of motherhood, staying home with my...
I suspect I may receive a few eye rolls after writing the following sentence, but the longest time I have spent away from my...
On the fourth Thursday of November, families all over the U.S. will celebrate Thanksgiving. This typically means a big meal featuring a large bird,...

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Celebrating 5 Years of Indy Moms Book Club

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They say time flies when you’re having fun, and that couldn’t be more true because for the last five years, I’ve found a group...