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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, [...]
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 [...]
Pink Baby was her name, and she was my everything from age 1 to college. I took her everywhere! And, my parents had an extra one hidden in my closet just in case I lost her. She was my lovey. I fully intended on doing the same for my kiddo, stocking up a few of [...]
Do you ever get tired of handing your kiddos the same snack over and over that isn’t living up to your nutritional expectations or pleasing their taste buds? I finally got tired of thinking about making food all day and the endless options I needed to come up with in order to meet the desires [...]
We homeschool. It is a thing. I love it! And some days…I don’t love it as much. I get to be with my kids all the time, but I also am with my kids ALL. THE. TIME. Our homeschool is a one-woman mom show all day, every day, 365 days a year. School bus? Me. [...]
Our last baby is not a baby anymore. Her little summertime knees bear the scrapes and bumps of toddlerhood. Her older siblings dash down the driveway on their bikes and I am heaving a teary-eyed sigh as I pack up the sweet little onesies and booties of babyhood. As I put aside the baby clothes [...]
We all know how some road trips start with, "I don't want to go there!" or "Do we have to?" and when they get older, "Can't I just stay home?" I was that kid, my sister was that kid. We didn't get it and we didn't appreciate it. But, as an adult I've been prompted [...]
You’ve heard that when you have little ones, vacations should just be called trips, right? I mostly agree with that, and the truest Onion article of all time nails why. But, I also believe that with a few adjustments, traveling with your kids can be rewarding and FUN. Your sense of adventure doesn’t have to die [...]
Spring is here! I think (hope, pray, throw salt over my left shoulder) the warmer weather is here to stay. Which also means our skin is about to go through a seasonal change. It's time to switch up your skin care and makeup for Spring! Here are some ways you can easily transition your routine [...]
Spring has arrived and believe it or not, Easter is just around the corner! Lately, the weather has been warming up which has me dreaming about our spring activities, tulips at my kitchen table, and our friend the Easter Bunny visiting very soon! While I love to add the traditional Easter candies like jelly beans [...]
