To this day, I remember every detail of that phone call. It was just a few weeks after Christmas. Amidst the post-holiday haze, I...
It seems a recent trend is for people to offer up their "hot takes," or strong, personal opinions that many others tend to disagree...
2017 is winding down, and soon we will see all the “New Year, New You” ads and promotions; it’s invariably time to start thinking...
I suspect I may receive a few eye rolls after writing the following sentence, but the longest time I have spent away from my...
Let the...
It’s that time of year again. As soon as New Year’s passes the heart-shaped boxes of chocolates hit the shelves and much to my...
I struck out on my own in terms of business earlier this year. I had always done some design work on the side, but...
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,...
Have you ever vacationed with a small child? If yes, then you probably already know that the word "vacation" should never be used to describe...
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...
Well, the inevitable finally happened. I’m not talking about her first crush or even her first boyfriend. (I think that happened in 2nd grade!)...
Last week I looked like a crazy bag lady. And then a crazy, ticked off bag lady.
While carrying my 42-pound toddler, my big-arse patriotic...
I recently posted a thought to Facebook:
This sentiment seemed to strike a chord; responses of solidarity began streaming in immediately from both mothers and...
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...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: Creek Stomping Around Indianapolis
Growing up in the late 1980s and 1990s, I loved playing in my local park's creek. That kind of unstructured play is something I...
