I See You, Mama

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I see you hanging on by one thread. Piecing everything together, perfectly placing objects in their place, and barely getting by.  I see you getting...
As a parent of young children, I don’t typically watch the ball drop. My children don’t “snooze,” so we countdown to noon! I am...
Usually when I mention my husband’s ex-wife is a professional cheerleader, I’m met with empathetic groans of understanding from other women. Over time, I've...
Before kids, I left the house showered with my hair and makeup complete, house picked up in case a neighbor stopped by, and dinner...
As an elementary resource teacher, I reference the term “growth mindset” daily. Encouraging my students to embrace challenges and persevere through difficulties is a...
For the past year, I've harbored a quiet passion for thrifting and reselling clothes. I'm thinking of it as my Thrifting Era. I've carefully...
I am a breast cancer survivor who gets really annoyed when our dog pees in the sunroom, a pipe bursts in our basement, and...

Mom Confessions

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Sssssshhhh…I have a secret to share. Some days, I am an absolute hot mess. I smile big and try to look put together by...
Girls and Bullying My daughter had her first introduction to bullying at age 4. Over a month-long period, Maddison would come home from school reporting...
I've Lost My Ability to Trust I realized today that I don’t have faith in the goodness of others. It's not something I decided to...
There is something special about a tasty piece of bread. It's one of my cravings on a rainy day, sunny day... pretty much any...
As two parents working traditional 9-5 schedules, weekends are EVERYTHING for my husband and me. It's our time to be together as a family,...
Late night sports, after school activities and PTO meetings have consumed my schedule for the next two months. But lately I feel like we...
Sometimes, in the quiet of my home, in the earliest parts of the morning, I find a space where I can sort of remember...

In + Around Indy

Where to Visit Santa Around Indianapolis

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Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! Are you looking for a place to visit Santa this holiday season? Look no further – here is our round...