Tag: motherhood
Bestie Staycation in Carmel
It seems like every Indy family leaves the area each spring and summer, filling up as much of the kids' time off from school...
My Son’s An Independent Reader Now, And I’m Sad
It's 10:00 p.m., and I'm heading up to bed. The dishes have been washed, and the kids' school devices are charging. I turn off...
You Can Garden, I Promise!
If you have ever gone to a farmers market and thought to yourself that you could grow your own food, you can. Drove past...
Sentimentality Is Killing Me
Sentimentality is killing me.
It’s the whimsy piano theme that plays while children skip through sun-dappled fields in neutral tones. Little bows bounce on the...
The Struggle to Love Myself
I am thankful to have a lot of love in my life.
I love my husband and the life we’ve built. I love my children,...
7 Things To Do After School Instead Of Turning On The...
It comes weekly without fail: the after-school or nap hours of 3 pm to 8 pm. The kids have rebounded every ounce of energy...
Check Out These Area Attractions With Access Pass
Activities are pricey. Man, are they pricey. Basketball games, museums, the zoo, shoot even going to the movies is expensive. The good news is...
Recognizing The Value Of My Time
I've been quietly working on retraining my brain over the last few months. Last year I came to a harsh realization: I am not...
The Stages of Taking a Road Trip with Kids
If you’re taking a road trip with kids this spring or summer, buckle up for the inevitable stages you’re about to face:
The Squeeze into...
When Motherhood Feels Unfair
“Sometimes motherhood feels unfair.” The words tumbled out of my mouth and landed on what seemed like deaf ears. I felt unseen and undervalued....
Waiting Games For The Whole Family
This season has been rough. I don’t know if we can blame it on the immunity gap, unmasking, bad luck, or a combination of...
I Got Botox This Year
I got Botox this year, and so did more than 7 million other Americans. It’s currently a 6.4-billion-dollar industry that is expected to reach...
I’m Jealous of Men
I'm jealous of men.
There, I said it. It's out. In public. For everyone to see. I'm jealous of men. Not for the typical reasons...
Women’s Night, and Every Night, We Are Seen
Seen. In a room full of 2,500 women and 200 volunteers. We were seen.
This winter, Traders Point Christian Church (TPCC) held its second Women’s...