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...
It’s happened again. Another well-meaning mom’s post about the negative effects of screen time has gone viral. You know the one—a mother keeps track of how many times her children look to her for attention while playing and she...
A close friend gave birth to her son in late April, just three weeks after I had my daughter. When our families got together a couple months later, her husband, fresh from the shell-shocked haze of new parenthood just like we...
The gift giving season is upon us! The time for ridiculous amounts of wrapping paper, holiday cards, food, and of course gifts! Along with it comes the stress of figuring out what you want to give and what you...
During my first pregnancy, my husband and I signed up for a generalized childbirth class that our hospital offered. It took place over the course of a few weeks and gave us the ins and outs of what to...
I remember getting my hospital bag ready for my first baby and being seriously overwhelmed. Where was I to even start? Of course I had the recommended list of items that I was given at our birthing class, but did...
When I first found out I was pregnant with this current baby, I texted a couple friends pictures of the test--very sincerely thinking they were going to tell me nothing was there. Instead the responses I got were (hilariously,...
When I was pregnant with my son four years ago, I was over-prepared. Or so I thought. The nursery was painted and decorated long before his arrival, fancy baby clothes hung in his closet, the last remaining registry items had...
Our son turned one recently, so naturally, the questioning has begun. It takes many forms, but the most commonly heard is, "Are you going to have another one soon?"
Let me be clear; we love kids, and we want more...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: Indianapolis Farmers’ Market Roundup
Spring has sprung! We can all finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, including visiting an Indianapolis farmers’...
