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Coffee, Backpacks, and Missing Socks: The Art of the Morning Routine
Mornings in our house used to feel like a sporting event. However, instead of running hurdles, I was dodging last-minute lunch requests, searching for missing shoes, and refereeing who got […]
See Circle City: Guide to Corn Mazes + Haunted Fun
Fall is such a fun time of year for families in Indianapolis. Not only are there pumpkin patches and apple orchards to explore, but there are a lot of Halloween-themed [...]
See Circle City: Guide to Indianapolis Area Pumpkin Patches
Let's plan ahead for Fall in Indianapolis! Summer has been fun and full of sun, but it is time to move on to the fun of the fall season. And [...]
Do I Even Exist? The Mental Load of Motherhood.
I scroll through the vacation photos, the anxiety in my chest rising. I scan the faces, swiping through them with increasing urgency. Smiling photo after smiling photo of my closest […]
Breaking the Size Stigma: Large Isn’t Bad
I’m sure many of us can recall a time when we felt embarrassed about our body size. It could have been earlier in life, like myself (think 3rd grade), it […]
Celebrate National Play-Doh Day
I’m a mom who isn’t afraid of screen time. We watch everything from old-school Disney movies to our favorite YouTube show, Outdoor Boys. But some days the kids and I […]
Things Our Neurodivergent Household Doesn’t Do
Our family loves music, big feelings, and art. We are sensitive to sound and vibes. My husband is a drummer and I’m an artist. Parenthood throws us for a loop […]
Indianapolis Fall Family Bucket List
Disclosure: This post is in part of a collaboration with Children’s Dental Center.
Guide to Indianapolis Fall Fun In and Around the City
It is officially Fall here in Indianapolis and there is so much to do with the family around our city! As the temperatures start to cool down, it's time to [...]
From Soup to Sweet: 5 Cozy Recipes for Fall
The humidity in Indiana is dropping, there is a breeze in the air, and football is back. Fall is beginning to show its beautiful self in the Midwest. It marks […]
Talking to Your Children About Puberty
Back to school is in full swing, and I realized our summer was amazing, and then it was gone. Please don’t get me wrong; it is nice to get a […]
Seven (A Letter to My Daughter on Her Birthday)
How did we get to seven already? I swear you were just lying in the hospital bassinet, swaddled in a pink blanket with a bow on your head. When I […]