I have two children. My two children are Weslie Vivian Beaven and Stephen Eric Beaven III a.k.a. Trey. Cute, right? Before you say anything,...
With the new year just starting and the topic of health coming up in the form of resolutions, it’s time to focus not just...
  When I started dating my husband several years ago, I knew that football played a huge role in his life, both as a coach...
It’s Sunday at 9 pm, do you know where your sanity is?  Moms - and all caregivers - can empathize with all versions of the...
Asparagus is one of those foods that you either love or hate. I've found that there really is no in between with this one....
As a mom of two toddlers at the moment, my life is a total circus most of the time.  Someone always needs something every...
When I make a parenting mistake, I own it, and I apologize to my children. Notice how I didn’t say “if I make a...
Dear Mom, Today I stood at my kitchen sink at watched the clock change. 4:00. 4:10. 4:15. I sighed and words of irritability ran through my...
As moms, we wear many hats—chauffeur, chef, nurse, teacher, and everything in between. While we pour so much of ourselves into our families, it’s...

Finding Sisterhood

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“Every woman who heals herself, helps heal all the women who came before her, and all those who come after her.”--Christiane Northrup When I embarked...
I think too much screen time for children under the age of 5 and especially under the age of 2 can be harmful to...
A strange social phenomenon happens when a woman becomes pregnant. It may start when she announces her pregnancy, but it becomes ever more prevalent...
Epilepsy: Three toddlers and one mom’s perspective There are awful moments in everyone’s life that just stick with you. Moments that when thought about can...
Have you seen the 1000 Hours Outside initiative? I came across it a few years ago and have followed along, but have never participated....

In + Around Indy

Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis

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I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting enthusiast,...