Picture this: You’re walking hand-in-hand with your kindergartener into his classroom to chaperone mass. You’re not late, but you’re cutting it close because he...
“Five more minutes?” I look at my daughter’s raised eyebrows through her outstretched fingers, unevenly spread as she stands at the foot of my...
I had a miscarriage 5 days ago. I didn't have cramps, I didn't bleed, and I had no clue. I went to my doctor,...
Inspiration
I’m sitting on the floor at 9pm on a Friday night cutting out a poncho pattern for my oldest daughter. At the same time,...
Hey, Hey, Indy Mamas! I'm Emily Layne, a wife, mom, and wedding + family photographer. I live in the Midtown area with my husband,...
Receiving a call at work from my mom is always a rarity. Since age 18, I have worked 40 hours a week. At 20,...
I absolutely love Mother's Day, but not for the reasons you may think. Like every other mom, I love the ceramic ring holders and...
Every once in a while, you bump into someone or something that makes you pause. It shakes you out of your current train of...
“I love bossy women. I could be around them all day. Some people hate the word, but for me, a bossy woman is someone...
Motherhood is often measured in milestones, but the quiet, in-between moments are where so much of the real story lives. The parts that change...
Today I feel guilty.
My son woke up late and we had minimal time for breakfast before we had to get out the door and...
Before I launch into this, I want to say that I think both camps- the Working Mom camp and the Stay-at-Home Mom camp- get...
I admit it – I am addicted to Hallmark movies. My DVR is full of these wonderful little flicks year-round. Yes, I realize that...
A few months ago, I remember seeing a Facebook post on a local moms’ resource page; it was by a woman seeking friends. At...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: Indianapolis Moms Guide to Donuts
Happy Donut Day! On the first Friday of June, we all scream for donuts in honor of this sweet holiday! Donut Day was first...
