Tag: motherhood
At Our House, We Say More the Merrier
Our house is a house where you don't have to ask first to come play. We live in a neighborhood with many kids, and...
Impermanent Permanence
Buying the home where, God-willing, you plan to spend the rest of your days. Having the kids who consume and take and fill every...
Battling Decision Fatigue
I remember recently sitting at a restaurant one evening and staring at the menu, feeling foggy and unsure of what to order. I smiled...
You’re Not My Best Friend: A Mother’s Reflection
Parenthood is a journey filled with twists and turns, surprises and revelations, and moments that both warm the heart and challenge the soul. It's...
Confessions of a Summer-Hating Mom
Confession: I hate summer. This may be the most unpopular of all my unpopular opinions. Between the heat, the bugs, and the lack of...
Long Live the Paper Planner
I’ve made many advancements to the 21st century. I’m no techie by any stretch of the imagination, but I’m also no Luddite. And though...
Eight Picture Books that Celebrate Mothers
As a mom to young kids, I spend a lot of time reading picture books, and I love gifting the perfect book to my...
Fit Moms: 7 Northside Indy Fitness Studios Offering Childcare Options
As a mom, finding time to focus on fitness can be a challenge. Balancing childcare responsibilities with personal health and wellness goals can seem...
An Ode to the Moms Who Went First
If you’re lucky enough to have befriended a mom with kids older than yours, you know the value and perspective they bring to your...
Maybe Screen Time Is Not Such a Menace
Screen time.
Oh, how we love it and abhor it for our littles. Screen time is a respite for parents of tired toddlers, ten minutes...
Breastfeeding “Tips” That Are Sometimes Not the Best Idea
When you become a parent, suddenly, everyone around you has advice to give on everything from diaper choice to infant feeding. It is usually...
Making Friends in Indianapolis: A Guide to the Growing Friendship Scene
Making friends is hard, especially for us moms. Fortunately, the internet has come through to help us make new friends!
Many different groups designed to...
My Daughter Has a Job, and She’s Not Even Born Yet
My daughter has a job, and she's not even born yet.
Although we had discussed the possibility months prior, when I became pregnant in early...
Can We Just Stop Mom Shaming?
When I think of women supporting one another, I imagine them standing together no matter what and uplifting each other. Therefore, imagine my shock...