#1. The baby-toddler transition meltdown:
For me, it happened the eve of my son’s first birthday.
We had just seen the pediatrician for a wellness check and had the usual vitals recorded. My son was a bit heavier, a bit taller...
Once upon a time I was a proudly single, childless woman, living the dream in my downtown Indianapolis apartment. Then I met this charming, laid-back, handsome man named Tim whose passion for life was contagious. I was smitten and...
I consider myself a hugger, but I am not always surrounded by fellow huggers. I love hugs! Olaf and I are kindred spirits that way. The small kindness of a hug can show affection, comfort a tender heart and rejuvenate...
For so many of us, it's the storm cloud hovering over every big decision, every heat- of-the-moment reaction, every 11PM Google search made in desperation.
Doubt.
Am I sleep training correctly?
Is my baby going to have permanent damage from crying it...
"What are you going to name your baby?" This is a question I've asked many of my pregnant clients as they sit in my chair. A common answer is something like, "Oh, we aren't telling anyone until the baby is...
The end of the year holiday season is probably one of my most favorite times of the year. It's when I do my best work in the kitchen entertaining and making treats to share. One of the reasons why...
Before kids, I left the house showered with my hair and makeup complete, house picked up in case a neighbor stopped by, and dinner was prepped and ready to be cooked. Now, as a mother of a busy 1-year-old,...
Some days are better than others. We understand that and have lived that our whole lives; we know that some days we are cruising along, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, we're belting out our favorite song...
Over the past several years, I've read countless Facebook posts and Mom's forums critiquing how much pressure Pinterest puts on women to have the picture-perfect life--the perfect house, the perfect sense of style, the perfect workout regime; the naysayers'...
Fall Break is just around the corner! Our friends from the Hamilton County Tourism Inc have rounded up some of the fun activities you can plan with your family and make memories with the time off from school!
Apple Store...
I've always been a crafty person. I love scrapbooking, journaling, painting, and creating but with that said both of my sisters definitely inherited more artistic traits and talents. Crafting and creating on the toddler level has been the perfect fit...
We were almost done with his bedtime routine: my son's teeth were brushed, his truck pajamas were on, books had been read, and prayers were said. However, as I picked him up to put him in his crib, he...
The sound of ocean waves hit me as I push open the door. Turning the sound machine off, I get a glimpse of you asleep, rolled against the side of your crib. Your dirty blonde hair covers your eyes...
It’s a strange time right now. The world is in a global pandemic, we are all sheltering in place, and the future is unknown. Parents across the country are spending their days on zoom meetings, attempting to juggle e-learning...
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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...
