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Bloomington Egg Hunt 2020

By LeeAnna P. on March 31, 2020 in Covid-19, Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

Bloomington families may not be able to attend some of our favorite Easter egg hunts this year, but with a little help from our local communities, we can go on an Easter egg hunt while still practicing social distancing. We’ve see the ‘rainbow walks’, ‘bear hunts’ and ‘chalk walks’ popping up in neighborhoods all over America, […]

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Energy Bites!

By Molly B. on November 11, 2019 in Food and Meal Planning

Actually, energy doesn’t bite. Hangry bites. And here’s a solution. It’s 4pm on a typical Saturday in Bloomington. We’ve been to the farmers market, a birthday party at Bryan Park, and we’re just finishing up errands around town. We’re at least 2 hours from a sit down dinner, and we’re all hot, tired, and SO […]

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Connect With Your Family, Not Your Phone

By Haley S. on November 6, 2019 in Parenthood

Before you begin to read this post, open up the “Settings” in your phone and locate where it says how much time you spend on average per day, per week, per month, on your phone. Now take a nice, deep breath because I know, it’s shocking. Who knew that time warps existed and that […]

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Lacing Up and the Ties That Bind: Reflecting on a Co-ed Sport

By Danica D. on November 4, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Mom

There are eight of them. Four boys and four girls. They attend a small school where the community is tight. They feel the absence when someone leaves, and they quickly know the new kid. They are multi-sport athletes, accomplished students, student leaders, community thespians, and likeable teenagers. And, every fall for the last five years, [...]

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Photographers hand can be seen taking a photo into a review mirror and a little boy can be seen sitting in the back seat as they travel down a road.

Day Trip: Terre Haute

By Mary U on August 20, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun, Mom

Looking for a fun day trip, but don’t want to fight construction and Indy traffic? My advice is, “Head west, young mom!” A little over an hour away, Terre Haute is an easy country drive from Bloomington and a great escape with plenty to do for kids of all ages. Terre Haute Children's Museum The [...]

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Fool-Proof Banana Bread

By Haley S. on August 20, 2019 in Food and Meal Planning

Raise your hand if you regularly throw out bananas because you’ve bought too many from the store again and now they are now brown (I see you, raising your hand). Never do this again. Ultra ripe bananas make the absolute banana bread. We have two kids in our house so we tend to keep a [...]

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Hot Tips for a Cool Time at the State Fair

By Mary U on August 11, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Events, Just for Fun

Still thinking about taking in the Indiana State Fair, but worried about taking the kids? No sweat…well, it is August…there will be sweat....but no worries! There is plenty of time and I promise you will have a blast. Here are a veteran mom’s best Indiana State Fair tips. Get there early!!! Most buildings with exhibits [...]

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5 Mom Must-Haves for Survival

By Amy L. on August 4, 2019 in Motherhood, Toddlers

Ever find yourself in a difficult situation with your kids that an ounce of prevention could have helped? Thanks to watching and learning from other moms over the years, I have learned some tidbits here and there that have saved me a world of trouble. I’d love to share some of these with you so [...]

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Welcome Back to School: Tips for Easing Back into the Routine

By Rachel E. on July 28, 2019 in Childcare and Education, Food and Meal Planning, Parenthood

Summer break is winding down! It is hard to believe that a new school year is right around the corner. I always used to get so excited about the beginning of the new school year; maybe it's the teacher in me. I love the new school supplies, backpacks, clothes, and how everyone is giddy with [...]

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Shame. It’s the Worst.

By Bloomington Moms Blog on July 28, 2019 in boy mom, Mental and Emotional Health, Motherhood

So here's a myth: I thought the physical effects of motherhood that seemed so new and strange ended after childbirth and breastfeeding. By the time my sweet toddler turned two, my hair was back to normal, my body had settled into its new shape, and I was getting used to a less than the optimal [...]

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