Tag: motherhood
Not Everyone Likes You
A few months back I read a piece of writing by Amy Weatherly that really stood out to me. A friend sent me the link,...
5 Quick Ways to Stay Healthy This Flu Season from Hancock...
Though there are signs that the 2018 flu season is finally letting up, precautions are still needed to safeguard your health. Even if you...
Love Language Show Down
When my husband and I were going through premarital counseling we learned about the Love Languages. These are the ways we give and receive...
Indianapolis Moms Blog Presents Bloom :: An Event to Celebrate Motherhood
We couldn’t be happier that Bloom, a celebration of all things motherhood is back at Indianapolis Moms Blog for the 2nd year in a...
Finding Winter’s Wisdom: a California Mama’s Perspective
As a Southern California kid, the perpetual spring weather I grew up with as my only frame of reference did not prepare me for...
Hiking with a Toddler in Indy: Fort Harrison State Park
Hiking with a Toddler: Why?
Hiking with a toddler can feel intimidating, but there are so many reasons to get out in nature with your...
The 5 Stages of Workout Related Grief
It’s nearing the end of February and I already find myself receding back to my old habits. Maybe it’s these dreary, frigid temps or...
An Open Letter to My Parents
Sometimes they say our parents mess us up in life, but I am pretty sure I messed mine up. Not messed up to the...
Misconceptions About Stay at Home Moms You Haven’t Heard
When I first became a stay at home mom, I did a lot of reading about what the transition may be like. While reading,...
My Son is 1 in 110: Congential Heart Defect Awareness Week
February 7th-14th is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. 1 in 110 babies are born with a heart defect and I didn’t realize this until...
The Lost Art of Silence
When was the last time you took a moment, in public or otherwise, to stop and take a look around in silence? No cell...
Adult Life: Things that are Weirdly Common
1) When the doorbell rings and you don't answer.
Maybe it’s your neighbor, maybe it’s the UPS man…but these days, it could also be a...
Mom Hacks!
Moms really do know best; and one thing we know for sure is how busy we are and how much seemingly gets piled on...
Reclaim Your Identity: Don’t Let Your Old Clothes Dress the New...
On the last day of my maternity leave, I blankly stared at the clothes in my closet. I would return to work as the...