It was a fairly typical January morning for my daughter and me, although I do remember she had been a little clingier than usual,...
Let’s face it; 2020 has not entirely been our friend. It has been one of those junior high stab-you-in-the-back and pass-notes-about-you-in-homeroom type “friends.” No...
Happy Holidays!  Yes, I know its January, but rest assured there is still some celebrating to do. On January 20, the nation will band...
2019: A New Year. A new beginning, a fresh start. As we toasted to the new year--or sat on the couch with chocolate, popcorn,...

Finding My Voice

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“Just let them stay up later, then they’ll sleep in tomorrow!”  I cringe every time I hear this phrase. Every ounce of my being...
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As a mom who works full-time as a teacher, I am completely used to cramming my life into two months or eight short weeks...
Welcome to fall, a beautiful time of the year. The leaves are falling, the kids are back in school, the temperatures are cooling, and...
Feb. 3, 2017 is Wear Red for Women Day! Did you know that because of this awareness-raising initiative, nearly 300 fewer women die of...

“That” Mom

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If you are anything like me, there may be a stereotypical type of “mom” that you wish you were like. Maybe it’s a friend...
I remember early on when I was 3 months pregnant, then 6 months pregnant, then 7 months pregnant around my baby shower and finally...

Learning to Say ‘No’

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After going on a beautiful, sunny vacation with my family for a week, I realized how much I desire a slower pace of life....
My husband and I realized this weekend that we have lived in our house for six years. It's the longest we have lived in...

What’s the Rush?

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What's the rush? The stores put out the school supplies in May, Halloween decorations in June, and Christmas trees in August. The bathing suits come...

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Exploring the Best Pie Spots Around Indianapolis

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My favorite comfort dessert to enjoy during the fall season is, hands down, pie. When the weather starts to turn colder, I love making...