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...
Steve and I have been married for 14 years. From the onset of our relationship, we knew that we were very different. He preferred...
Some topics elicit strong reactions from people. I have found that among women, one of these topics is what you do with your last...
One of my least favorite parts of motherhood is parenting on my own. (I should preface this article by saying I don’t know how...

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,...
Some of you act as you've never buried your husband, and it shows. That's why there's an International Widows' Day. To most people, this...

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...
I want a divorce but I am afraid to get one. I am very unclear about being "in love," like what that truly means....

Holiday Husband Gift Guide

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  Christmas is officially right around the corner! I have to admit, when it comes to gifts, I usually go all out for the kids. But...
In the wise words of Vanilla Ice and Cypress Hill—word to the moms.  I have had the privilege of knowing many moms and I...
When you talk to Amy Adams, you can’t help but smile. She has one of those contagiously energetic and upbeat personalities and I could...
My daughter is heading off to college this month. This is, of course, affecting me in both an emotional and practical way. She and...
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...
  The National Alliance on Mental Illness has declared the week of Oct. 4 – 10 to be Metal Health Awareness Week. In the United...

In + Around Indy

Twelve Best Places to Find Fall Colors Around Indianapolis

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Folks from out of state might be surprised to see how beautiful Indiana is during the fall season. What seems like normal foliage during...