Dating as a single parent is never anyone’s plan A. My teenage daydreams about my wildly romantic adult dating life did not include diapers...
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Party Foul: Toddler Edition

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I don’t know what it is about motherhood that makes us instinctively catch our child’s vomit in our hands when they are throwing up....
Reflection always seems to happen at certain times of the year. The beginning of the year or end are the two most obvious times....
As someone who has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Master of Social Work (MSW), it's not surprising I love studying ways of...
The holidays are over, thank goodness! Don't get me wrong, I love the holidays and I revel in the rest and the ability to...
I am adopted. We adopted our son, Graham, seven years ago. The idea of Graham growing up without a sibling created a little knot...
Mommin' ain't easy. You know it, I know it, the neighbor that can hear you yelling from across the street knows it. Some days...
Growing up, I was never very good with money. My family was comfortable in our socioeconomic bracket and my sister and I rarely had...
Dear Daughter,  What a year, Little Miss. We made it! It doesn’t feel like that long ago that I was holding you in your nursery...
I wish people were able to come together to have the same level of conversation about race in America and other sensitive subjects the...
“What have we done?” I said in a whisper, tears stinging my red, cold cheeks. I was distraught. “We should have waited.” “Honey, you had...

“That” Mom

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If you are anything like me, there may be a stereotypical type of “mom” that you wish you were like. Maybe it’s a friend...
I have made an adult decision, and I am heading back to school. Yes, this mama is returning back to school. Honestly, I have...
When I became a mom, I was unaware of how much my life was about to change. I can still remember asking my doctor,...

In + Around Indy

Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis

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I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting enthusiast,...