When my husband and I decided to wait to find out the sex of our first child, one thing I was excited about was...
I’ve always been jealous of women who have strong relationships with their grandma. I know several friends who confide everything in theirs, and who...
To the powers-that-be at the Centers for Disease Control,
I am sure you had good intentions when you issued a new recommendation that women of...
Dearest Daughter,
Hi, it’s me. Your mom. I’ve been wanting to write this down for some time now but couldn’t quite find the words...until now....
We live a life full of transitions. Some are planned - meticulously planned - while others are abrupt and coarse. Some transitions call for...
I ran Indy’s 500 Festival Mini-Marathon in May. It was my first race ever, and I’d never successfully run a 5K before deciding to...
We've finished our breakfast, changed out of PJs, and thrown on our coats. I slide the back door open, and the kids and dogs...
I’ve always loved a biopic. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to both watching them and reading them. There’s something...
A year ago, I lost my mother. I’ve lost people prior to this, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and beloved pets, but nothing quite...
Mid-August's GenCon is the highlight of the summer for board-game-loving Indy parents like my husband and I. Whether your idea of go-to family fun...
Now that I’m many months and a few tantrums into toddlerhood, I feel more affirmed than ever. The beautiful, chaotic stage of toddlerhood is...
My daughter is heading off to college this month. This is, of course, affecting me in both an emotional and practical way. She and...
About six months ago, my best friend from college texted me out of the blue: “Are you interested in seeing Taylor Swift?” My first...
Feeling the boredom of summer already? Never fear - we've got your checklist of family togetherness ready to go! #SummerGoals
Day of planting -...
In + Around Indy
Best Lakes to Swim Around Indianapolis During Lake Season
It's lake season! And if you don't know where to go on your next summer adventure – we've got you covered. We have rounded...
