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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 […]

That First Year of 4-H

My daughter is doing 4-H for the first time this year. I never did 4-H, and neither did my husband. We knew nothing about it besides that kids complete projects […]

5 Years Later: Reflections on Leaving Full-Time Work for Family Life

This summer marks five years since I decided to leave full-time work. As I contemplated stepping away from the workforce, I was scared and uncertain about what the future would […]

Getaway For A Day: 10 Fun Filled Trips From Indy

Looking for a quick trip with the family? Look no further! Instead of doing an Indianapolis day trip, why not pack up the family and check out some sights outside […]

Indianapolis Summer Family Bucket List

We are almost halfway through summer and you need ideas on things to do. As always, Indianapolis Moms has got you covered! We have created a Summer Bucket List for […]

Tips to Stay Afloat During Home Renovations

Summer can be a prime time to tackle house projects, target upgrades, and undergo other home renovations. Whether it’s installing a new deck or patio outside, or deciding between fresh [...]

Indianapolis Moms Guide to July Family Events

Disclosure: We are thrilled to bring this resource in collaboration with one of our favorite community partners, St. Richard’s Episcopal School.It’s July, and we are so excited for everything going […]

Fun and Fireworks: Indianapolis Guide to the 4th of July

It’s hard to believe that the 4th of July is almost here! We have rounded up several of the fun festivals, parades and fireworks that the Indianapolis area has to […]

Deciding Once: Gift Edition

Decide once: my favorite principle out of my very favorite self-help book, The Lazy Genius Way.  There are so many ways you can apply this principle – but applying it […]

Education Through Games

I didn’t grow up playing many family games, but my husband did, so 15 years ago I had to learn to play euchre if I wanted to marry him (in […]

Creating Summer Memories Without Breaking the Bank

Summer fun doesn’t have to drain your wallet. From free splash pads and library adventures to cultural festivals and affordable memberships, Indianapolis and surrounding communities are packed with ways for […]

Building Community When It’s All Too Much

"It’s all too much." Over the past few years, I’ve caught myself repeatedly saying some version of this sentence while waving my hands around in the air. The negative headlines [...]