When I was in college, I had to write a paper imagining what my life would be like 10 years after I graduated. I happened to already be engaged at the time, so I had an idea of where...
First loves; they are as they are portrayed. Nothing is better than those first feelings of true love for another person. It's magical, it's hypnotizing, it's wonderful. Those relationships sometimes blossom with time and last forever. And sometimes, as...
I was watching one of my favorite sitcoms the other day and it just so happened to be the Mother’s Day episode. In the episode, the Dad takes their kids to his mother’s house for the weekend so that...
Most families have a certain number of traditions that are passed down over the years. Growing up, we had quite a few in my family. Every holiday someone made my grandma’s apple salad recipe. On my birthday, I had...
Recently I was reading an article a mom wrote about her family rules. Some of the rules were pretty standard: clean up after yourself, finish your homework before bed, etc. But there was one rule that set her family apart: "Ask before you...
This past November, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending a marriage conference in Louisville, Kentucky, hosted by New Birth Ministry Center. Both of us felt an intense need to be present. We were struggling with balance...
I am a stay-at-home mom, and I'm not ashamed to say that I love it. I don’t miss working. I don’t miss answering to a boss. I don’t miss the drama of taxes. When we had our son my...
In January, just a few weeks after the birth of our second daughter, my husband was unexpectedly offered a new job in my small Indiana hometown. After some discussion between the two of us and a minor emotional breakdown...
Disclaimer: I am not a lactation consultant or a doctor. If you are having problems with breastfeeding, please seek help at your local La Leche League or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Trust me, they are worth...
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International Women's Day is way to honor the milestones and hardworking women in your life...
I'm 6 weeks postpartum, have 3 under 3, and chasing and carrying all these little micro versions of my husband and I is EXHAUSTING. In addition to wanting to shed some pounds, I also want to build some strength...
My husband recently took our nine-month-old daughter along on some errands. They picked up dog food, went to the grocery store, and stopped by a bakery. At each location, he received praise and amazement that he, a young dad, was...
The thought of date nights can be intimidating. We're too busy. I don't have anything to wear. It makes me sad to lave the baby. We don't have the money. We don't have anyone to watch the kids. Life...
The winter months here in the Midwest can be really tough. Unlike the summer months when you can dash out the door in a tank top and shorts, now you have to take the time to bundle up in hats,...
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See Circle City: Indianapolis Farmers’ Market Roundup
Spring has sprung! We can all finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, including visiting an Indianapolis farmers’...
