It was a crisp, fall afternoon, my dad and I were walking our usual route around the neighborhood when I asked him why we weren’t seeing certain family friends as often as we once did. He told me, among...
Going into marriage, I thought the big moments would be my favorite. I thought of the milestones we would celebrate, the trips we would take, and the dreams we would pursue. This summer, we celebrated our fifth anniversary. We...
The facts are this: I dated someone for a turbulent ten years. We broke up for good one morning, and I did not see him again for another ten years.
The irony of the anticipation of seeing this person again,...
A couple year's ago, I made a New Year's resolution to be more reliable. I had been finding myself in the awkward position of having to be in two places at once and having to cancel on things last-minute. I...
Alton Sterling has died. Alton Sterling was shot by a police man, while on the ground. Alton Sterling was Black.
I am a multiracial mom raising three kids just outside of Indianapolis. I easily pass for white, or at least...
Goodbye snowflakes, hello sunshine! May has officially hit the Circle City and we will welcome it with open arms! While many of these summer days will be spent having fun and making memories with the kiddos, it's also time...
Wouldn’t you love a simple "friend" to-do list that you could check off and then voila! You would have a new mom BFF. I understand that it is not that simple, but I was hoping a few suggestions might...
Dear Thirtysomething Valentine,
On this, our 17th Valentines Day, I still love you like I did then.
I remember our first ever Valentine's Day, head over heels in love. Just freshman in college wrapped up in each other. I planned the...
What I wish most people would insert in their research regarding the stages of grief is the ugliness to the path of letting go. Many months later beyond separation, I feel my grip is finally starting to loosen. But...
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...
Sex: It's great; everyone likes it. But not everyone likes it the way I do. Mainly because not everyone likes bending their husband over the edge of the bed and spanking him for not doing the dishes. Our sex...
On October 6th, 2017, I turned 36 years old. Shockingly, this isn’t at all daunting, but instead extremely eye opening. Obviously, a lot can happen in 15 years-- some good things, some great things, and some not-so-good things but...
Dating as a single parent is never anyone’s plan A. My teenage daydreams about my wildly romantic adult dating life did not include diapers in my evening bag or rushing home to a babysitter. Nor did they involve stopping...
"Never go to bed angry!" As I sat surrounded by my closest family and friends at my bachelorette party dinner, someone suggested going around the table and offer up their best marriage advice. This was the first one spoken....
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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’...
