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Voices of Motherhood: Shared Truths from Women in Every Season

Motherhood is often measured in milestones, but the quiet, in-between moments are where so much of the real story lives. The parts that change you, redirect you, and sometimes surprise […]

The Power of a Positive Birth Story and Finding Beauty in the Unexpected

When my first baby, M, was born three years ago, it was a transformational experience, one I know so many other mothers share when they have their first baby. It […]

A First Birthday Love Letter to My Second Born Rainbow Baby

    Dear Bennett, My sweet rainbow baby, today is your first birthday. One year of your smiles and laughter filling our house. One year of watching your big brother […]

Too Busy to Research Your Ballot? Read This Before You Vote.

Voting has somehow become more complicated than it should be. Research every candidate? Understand every issue? Spend hours beforehand trying to become an informed voter? In the middle of decision […]

Supporting Grieving Moms on Mother’s Day: Tips from a Bereaved Mom

Here’s the thing about supporting moms who are enduring infertility or have experienced pregnancy, infant, or child loss – our grief journeys are not the same, nor have they brought […]

Ode to my Grandma: Motherhood is Eternal

This is a longer post, but in celebration of Mother’s Day, I wanted to put this out there. It has been the hardest thing I have ever written. I titled […]

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 area farmers’ market. We have rounded up […]

Losing My Heart Dog: A Lesson in Grief

He would have turned 13 this month.  He’s been gone for over 150 days, and yet, it feels like yesterday. I still tear up when I talk about him, think […]

The Courage to Name Racism: Why Silence Isn’t Love

So far in this series, we’ve listened to stories of microaggressions and exclusion, stories from childhood and teenage years, and how racism shows up in everyday life. We have felt […]

CSA: Fresh Veggies and A Sense of Community on the Westside

Last year, we joined a CSA here on the westside. Throughout the late spring and summer, every week we picked up a bag of assorted vegetables, fruits, and some sort [...]

The Month of Moms — A Tribute to all of You

Motherhood is often auto pilot. It’s packing lunches, plugging in chromebooks, folding another load of laundry, and making sure no one skips a shower. Motherhood is also very intentional. We […]

Indianapolis Moms Guide to May Family Events

Disclosure: We are thrilled to bring this resource in collaboration with one of our favorite community partners, St. Richard’s Episcopal School.May is jam packed with fun events all around our […]