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See Circle City: Indianapolis Moms Guide to Sunflower Farms

When I think of summertime, I think of berry picking, splash pads and pool time, and the constant laundering of beach towels. I also think of flowers – bright and […]

Teaching Kids Responsibility Without Turning Into the Family Manager

We have entered our expensive era at Beaven home. Everything is much more expensive, and so are their wants and needs. This is to be expected, as we are entering […]

5 Traveling Hacks for Kids

Whether the trip is long or short, traveling with kids is exhausting. There is a reason people say there is a difference between a vacation and a trip, and the […]

How to Avoid a Bummer, Bummer Summer

The comparison-fatigue-death trap of social media can be a serious bummer. Clearly, everyone is having the perfect summer. Their children are smiling through beach vacations, pool days, neighborhood bike rides, […]

Fun Crafts to Kick-Start Your Summer

This summer I plan to indulge my toddler’s growing interest in all things art by creating many different projects together so that we can have fun while tapping into his […]

What No One Tells You About Summer After Divorce

It’s officially summer vacation. School is out — and my messy house is quiet and empty. My “normal” summer would consist of a bucket list the kids and I created […]

How to Survive the First Trimester When You Have Other Kids

My husband and I hoped and prayed for this pregnancy for years. I went through surgery for endometriosis, a miscarriage, and three years of secondary infertility that followed, and then […]

The Comparison Conundrum

For the last month or so, I have felt “off.” It hasn’t been because of anything specific being wrong or any one thing that I could easily pinpoint, but I […]

Your Child is More Than Her IEP

Dear Moms, Let me lead with this line: Your child is more than her IEP.  I assure you of this. She is unique, creative in her own ways, noticed for […]

Day Dates Around Indianapolis

It’s almost July – have you scheduled a date with your significant other yet this year? One of my favorite things to do with my husband is to schedule a […]

The Frugal and Free Summer Guide

Summer is flying by! We haven’t had to deal with homework – YAY! It also means hours of time with your beloved kiddos. If you are looking for affordable and […]

Manageable Messy Art

As an early childhood professional, I love messy, process art. As a working mom, I need manageable, easy-to-clean art. Over the years, I have had to learn what “manageable” means […]