Tag: Indianapolis
Thoughtful Citizens Change the World
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead
I am...
Sharing the History of Japanese Internment Camps with my Children
About fifteen years ago, my grandpa wrote an e-mail to me, my siblings, and my cousins. He had recently learned how to scan pictures,...
Today I don’t want to be Mom- From the Trenches of...
Today is hard. Nothing in-particular has gone drastically wrong; sometimes it's just hard.
My 3 1/2 year old is acting his age and throwing milestone-appropriate...
What a Mom Looks Like
What do you picture when you hear the word, "mom?" Perhaps you picture yourself or the mom you wished you resembled a bit more....
Instant Pot: Mother’s Little Kitchen Helper
You might have heard about this popular little kitchen “gadget”. It was the top selling product on Amazon’s Prime day this summer, there are...
One Size Fits Some Education
I have completely lost my mind. I do have a good excuse though, I swear. As of the start of 2017, I will have...
Giving Honor Where Honor is Due: Thank You, Indiana Black Breastfeeding...
A few months ago I walked into Meijer with my youngest, MJ. She was comfortably nursing in my ring sling and I was focused...
Girlfriends are a Girl’s Best Friend
I am an extraordinarily lucky woman in that my husband is one of my absolute best friends. But there are times in every woman’s...
Miscarriage Doesn’t Have to be Silent
I had a miscarriage 5 days ago. I didn't have cramps, I didn't bleed, and I had no clue. I went to my doctor,...
“Mom, What Are You Most Afraid Of?”
Whenever my children ask me, “Mom, what are you most afraid of?” I typically tell them falling. Ever since I fell out of a...
Self-Deprivation is the Ultimate Gift This Holiday Season
Self-deprivation is the ultimate gift for moms (really anyone, but especially moms). Deprivation? At the holidays?! Yes! But it’s probably not what you think. ...
Confessions of a Christmas Movie Addict
Everyone has their favorite Christmas movie, and I am no exception. Even though I could probably recite most of the film from memory, every...
Encouraging Words for My Fellow Moms
Adulting is hard. Adulting as a mom who has a job outside of the home or stays at home (I've done both) ...is really hard....
There Will Never Be an Elf on Our Shelf
Christmas is my favorite holiday, hands down, no competition. I unabashedly start brainstorming wrapping paper color themes in October, and selecting the family Christmas...