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End of the Journey

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Waiting and Thoughts of the Door to the Left I have always liked this office, the receptionist is ultra friendly, the magazines are always newer,...
Going into marriage, I thought the big moments would be my favorite. I thought of the milestones we would celebrate, the trips we would...
Congratulations! You’re engaged. You’re sporting a shiny new ring and texting your friends and family like crazy with your news. You quickly post to...
This week , April 22 -  28, 2018 is National Infertility Awareness Week. This year NIAW is attempting to #FliptheScript, educating and bringing awareness...
Can this election be over already? I know you are with me. Everyone has to be feeling it now. Beyond the drama of each sad...
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,...

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...
Dear Husband, I miss you. You come home from work and the kids run to you. “Daddy, daddy” they yell and screech and jump into...
I am going to admit something, I was complicit in my views. I was a HUGE R. Kelly fan, as well as all of...
The facts are this: I dated someone for a turbulent ten years. We broke up for good one morning, and I did not see...
It seems a recent trend is for people to offer up their "hot takes," or strong, personal opinions that many others tend to disagree...
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...

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,...
Like most mothers, I will never forget the moment I fell in love with my first born. I was exhausted. I was emotional. I...

In + Around Indy

Day Dates Around Indianapolis

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It's almost July – have you scheduled a date with your significant other yet this year? One of my favorite things to do with...