Tag: Indianapolis

A few months ago I walked into Meijer with my youngest, MJ. She was comfortably nursing in my ring sling and I was focused...

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...

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,...

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 for moms (really anyone, but especially moms).  Deprivation? At the holidays?! Yes! But it’s probably not what you think. ...

Everyone has their favorite Christmas movie, and I am no exception. Even though I could probably recite most of the film from memory, every...

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....

Christmas is my favorite holiday, hands down, no competition. I unabashedly start brainstorming wrapping paper color themes in October, and selecting the family Christmas...

"You're a machine- everyone was like, 'she just had a baby- why is she at work?!' " That was me. I went back to work...

Gratitude isn't always easy to come by. I try very hard to be a good mom, to be tough but fair, teach my children...

Hi, I'm Nickie. And I'm a mommy blogger.  Ugh, I can't believe I'm even saying it...the phrase seems almost pejorative. Like I'm just this woman,...

My husband and I have decided we just can't afford our house anymore. I don't meant that to be like, "Poor us, we have...

Bribe my kids? Yeah, I never thought I'd do it, either. But, in the hustle and bustle world in which I live, there is...

Despite how noticeable we are, it's easy to feel invisible.  But today someone saw me, and it's changing the way I see others. It's changing...