Fluffing her tutu until it was just right, my two-year-old daughter, Aria, was finally ready to sit front and center for her Mimi's Heaven Party. That's the name my kids came up with for my mom's home-going celebration.
She was...
Hi, my name is Chandler, and I am an introvert. What is an introvert? Merriam-Webster defines an introvert as someone who is reserved and quiet and leans into introspection, and enjoys their own company. I’ve never felt so seen....
I’ll be honest: I never had an advent calendar growing up. This was not taught in my Southern Texas, Mexico bordering town. Instead, Christmas was (and still is) a time to think about the plethora of tamales we were...
A year ago, I lost my mother. I’ve lost people prior to this, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and beloved pets, but nothing quite hits like the loss of your mother. In the past year, I have learned a...
Parenting is a journey filled with countless decisions, each one carrying its weight in significance. Often, I’ve found myself in the midst of debates, choosing sides and defending my choices. Over the years, I've discovered the beauty of embracing...
With the holiday season approaching, I contemplated how to introduce my daughter to giving and generosity. Being only a mere two-and-a-half years old, the concept of kindness is simple for her: hugs make mommy smile, giving the dog a...
“What did Santa bring you?” was the question I heard right after Christmas break ended in my first-grade classroom. I sat in my chair, listening to two little seven-year-old girls discuss what they did on their time away from...
Giving Tuesday is widely known as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world." My family supports multiple organizations each year, and Giving Tuesday helps us consider and plan...
We prepped and prepped for this haircut. Our preschooler, Blake, hates two sounds above all others, the first is sirens, and the second is dryers- be they hair dryers, hand dryers, or any other dryer, he is not a...
We were all falling apart at the seams. One kid was sobbing because there was an update to his tablet (heaven forbid). The other kid was having a full-on mental breakdown because I cut his toast wrong. I’m clearly...
Moving into a new home is a significant milestone for any family. It's a time of excitement, anticipation, and, let's be real—anxiety—especially when you're a mom with young children. We recently purchased our forever home (or our "let's raise...
With eyes as wide as saucers, my three-year-old daughter, Aria, whispered loudly to her baby doll, “Mommy said we are running away from the bad guy Gweef, and that’s why we won’t see you for Thanksgiving.” She’s mostly right....
It’s been a moment since I shared an update about my nonbinary journey. If you’ve read my previous post, I talked about discovering how I was nonbinary, sharing the revelation with my husband, health care provider, and a few...
It's a pretty common idea, a buzz-worthy phrase even–progress over perfection.
I was journaling this morning, a la Artist's Way–check it out, by the way– and the parallels in my parenting and my spiritual life struck me.
My daughter is 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...
