Tag: motherhood
Taking the Time in a Hurried World
Today while leaving the Chick-fil-a drive-thru, I stopped and noticed a slow-moving grandmother with what I assumed were her daughter and granddaughters. I smiled...
City Mom Raising a City Baby
Well, I guess my title is a little untrue given I grew up in rural Indiana and rarely stepped foot into the “big city”....
Indianapolis is Not My Hometown, but it is Finally My Home
I am originally from a tiny town in Michigan that has a population that's half the size of many graduating high school classes in...
Why There’s No Definitive Book on Parenting (Despite All These Articles)
If you type “book on parenting” into Google or Amazon, you’ll find a wealth of books are available for your immediate purchase. Don’t have...
Mom Dating
Mom Dating
I have entered this new stage of life I like to call "Mom Dating". A dear friend recently moved away and that change...
The Dense Fog of Baby Brain
3 kids. 6 years.
I have ridden the waves of hormones, rubbed cocoa butter on the landscape of my stretch marks and counted every Weight...
Three Ways to Meet Your Fitness Goals at the Monon Community...
Recently I read a study that only 8% of people actually keep their New Year's resolutions. And take one guess what the number one...
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...