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My Ode to Orangetheory
So, I have drank the orange Kool-Aid. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, I’m sure you’ve heard of Orangetheory Fitness. They are popping...
Is CBD for Me?
CBD—I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It was a recent topic of conversation amongst us Indy Moms so I thought this would be an...
A Love Letter to My Sons for Valentine’s Day
To my boys, Dylan (10) & Tyler (7)
My sweet boys, you are both still so little yet growing so fast. I still remember every...
5 Things I Will Commit to in 2019
2019: A New Year. A new beginning, a fresh start. As we toasted to the new year--or sat on the couch with chocolate, popcorn,...
Holiday Eating Without the Guilt
Do you struggle every holiday season with eating all the food? All the sweets? All the holiday drinks? I know I do! As a...
Spreading the Fun Around: Working on Mommy’s Fun Levels
I would like to think that I'm a fun person. You can usually spot me on the dance floor at weddings, wine glass in...
Mom Grace Instead of Mom Guilt
Last week as I was leaving to go to a local women’s networking event, my 6-year-old stood there crying with tears in his eyes...
It’s OK to Say No
Let's be real there was a time before motherhood when I was able to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. The years of...
Mommy Hour: My Time to Be Selfish
As a mom to a child that recently entered his toddler phase, I have to watch a lot of television shows that make me...
RIP Cute Halloween Costumes
Gone are the days when my sweet little boys wanted to dress up as Woody from Toy Story or matching Spiderman costumes. Instead, my...
Ways to Help a Friend in Crisis
This spring I read the book Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. I enjoyed its insights and refreshing my mind on...
Silver Linings Babybook: Finding the Silver Lining When You Suffer Pregnancy...
In the last 6 months, I have suffered two miscarriages. This second time, we heard the heartbeat. We heard it on a Wednesday, but...
Don’t Forget to Celebrate Your Birthday Too, Mama!
So, I have a funny story. I almost forgot my birthday this past month! One of my friends messaged me one day to see...
The Dreaded Drop-Off: Separation Anxiety is the Worst
A few months ago, I was reading a Facebook post in the Carmel moms group. The mom wrote the post asking for advice because...