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August is here, summer is winding down and school is back in session! But the weather is still warm and there are so many fun things happening in our community. Be sure to check out our upcoming Indianapolis Moms...
When it’s all said and done, my husband and I have packed up our belongings and moved a combined total of 28 times since we left home to attend college. Most of those times have been moving out of...

Happy First Birthday, Baby.

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My sweetest, As I lay here snuggling blankets that smell like you, clinging to the idea that you'll only be a baby a few weeks more, I'm swept away by the emotions and memories tugging at my heart. The smell...
I get quite a few different reactions when I first tell people I participated in Greek life in college. I don't, by any means, fit the "sorority girl" stereotype, and honestly, that wasn't why I even joined in the...
As I sit here and type this, I am exactly one week postpartum with my daughter. During this pregnancy, I only gained about 25 pounds, which I was fairly proud of and not overly concerned about. I also have...
Last week as I was leaving to go to a local women’s networking event, my 6-year-old stood there crying with tears in his eyes asking me to please not go. Ugh, mom guilt set in. I felt terrible as...
I spend my Saturday afternoons with young ladies ages 12-14. Now before you sigh and ask if I am crazy, know that I volunteer for this. I have volunteered to do this for years for the Center for Leadership...
Remember that song, based on a graduation speech, that started with: “If I could give you one tip for the future, it would be wear sunscreen.” I may have taken that a little too much to heart, especially when it...
I’m worried my husband is a better parent than I am. There, I said it. It seems like such a ridiculous thing to say out loud. This is not a competition. But for some reason, I feel an undeniable...

Am I a MOMpreneur?

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I was a part of an online discussion lately about the term MOMpreneur. Someone asked about the word, and the responses were really mixed. Some identified with it, while others called it things like “demeaning” or “sexist.” Others fell...
Technology, specifically social media, is here to stay - whether we like it or not. Sharing information, photos, and videos with someone you know or the entire internet, can be done with the click of a single button. It...
Some topics elicit strong reactions from people. I have found that among women, one of these topics is what you do with your last name after you marry. When I married for the first time at age 35, I thought...
Here we are - celebrating Mother's day for those who we call Mom and those who are Momming others (Yes, that includes anyone) - during a pandemic in Stage 2. Every day has felt like Groundhog Day and an...
  My seven-year-old daughter sat on the shaggy rug in her room, marker in hand, considering carefully which of her store-bought princess valentine cards each of her classmates might like best. She carefully addressed the "to" and "from" parts of...

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Indianapolis Moms Guide to April Family Events

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April is packed with great activities around Indianapolis. From family fun runs to Earth Day celebrations, there is so much to do in our...