I come from a fairly large family. With more cousins than I can count on my fingers and toes, family and connectivity is something that is near and dear to me. That said, I'm pressed about holiday traditions. SO...
I've read at least three blogs today about telling kids the truth about Santa. Apparently one of the latest parenting trends is to boycott Santa and his elves in favor of a dose of truth, reality, and the hope...
We're coming up on the holidays, and you know what that means! I'm not talking about packed malls, decadent food, and the sweet crooning of Bing Crosby. I'm talking about a holiday tradition older than any of those festivities:...
I'm a big fan of mottos and quotes. For example, my personal happiness motto comes from one of my favorite writers, Kelly Corrigan, who often talks about her three-part formula for happiness: "Make yourself useful doing something hard with...
The holidays are coming – time for joy, time for cheer, jingle bells and pretty lights and cookies and presents and… Bah Humbug! Ok, I really don’t have anything against the holidays. If I could, I would spend the...
When I showed my four year old this photo of me and my mom, I asked him who the baby was. His response, albeit cute, sent shockwaves up my spine. He thought the baby was him. Before I could...
Despite the fact that this fall has presented warmer temperatures than normal, winter is almost upon us here in Indianapolis, and Hoosier country is ready with some fun, family-friendly events and activities. So grab your coat, camera, and our...
Welcome to #shopINDY2015! Indianapolis Moms Blog is passionate about connecting moms to each other and our community, and we are thrilled to be debuting our very first mom-approved Indianapolis Holiday Gift Guide. Let’s be honest: moms are usually the ones purchasing...
I’ve always been a bit ‘high-maintenance’, I suppose. I don’t like to admit it, but it’s the truth. I like clothes and fashion. And make-up and shoes. We didn’t grow up with a lot of money, but my mom...
I've always been a planner. But when it came to family and having kids, my planning never worked. My husband and I had talked about having three children, but it was never set in stone. Our second child, Lola,...
The Backstory.
Indianapolis Public Schools--it's no secret--has been the center of controversy for some time. Located in the state's capital, it has been the focus of reform for at least the last several years, but as I understand it, even...
"My family comes first." It's the mantra of mommies all around the world. When we stop to think about our families and their needs though, more often than not us moms don't include ourselves in the picture. Why? Are...
On the fourth Thursday of November, families all over the U.S. will celebrate Thanksgiving. This typically means a big meal featuring a large bird, several carb filled sides, and a sweet treat to top it all of. Thanksgiving in...
I've determined over the past decade that it's a good thing I paid attention in math class all those years growing up. I use a lot of math doing sometimes complicated calculations on an almost daily basis. “Do you work in a...
In + Around Indy
Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis
I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine often. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting...
