Bloomington Moms BlogBloomington Moms Blog is a collaborative blog written for local moms by local moms–providing community information and resources, parenting perspectives, and connection to a diverse group of women.
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 [...]
I am/was a “yes man” or woman I should say. I always have been. I hate letting others down, I like, okay LOVE, the feeling of achievement and worldly affirmation (at times I feel even addicted to success), and I want to be the person that can do it ALL. I was the kid who [...]
We all hear them or read them. All of the things we should be doing to be happy, healthy, productive, and winning at life. You should exercise more and feel energized after doing so. Exercise is good, no doubt. However, I have rarely felt energized afterwards, and now the reality is I have arthritis in [...]
Are your kiddos itching and ready to hunt down some Easter eggs? Bloomington Moms Blog has you covered! We've gathered up local Easter egg hunts and Easter Bunny photo opportunities for you and your family this Easter. Easter Egg Hunts Underwater Egg Hunt April 12th | 5:15 - 10:00 pm Barbra B Jordan YMCA 2039 [...]
We’ve partnered with our friends at Royal South Toyota right here in Bloomington, who kindly invited Bloomington Moms Blog Sales Manager, Brittany Landwer, and Bloomington Moms Blog Contributor, Haley Sinn, to participate in a 24-hour test drive. Brittany had the opportunity to experience the new 2019 Highlander Limited Premium AWD, while Haley test drove the new [...]
Last year around the holidays, I noticed a few social media posts about a "reverse advent calendar" and I really liked the idea. I've always loved counting down the days until the holiday season and had started doing a holiday book countdown with my kids a few years ago. This year, we are going to try [...]
When I am older and the kids are grown, I want to be hospitable. I want to welcome people, effortlessly, into my home even when it isn't convenient. For instance, I won't even be in town and I'll open my home up to my kids' friends and their families who need a place to stay [...]
When I was 25 years old I moved out of my hometown to a bigger city. It was exciting, new, and honestly, freeing. I loved the city so much I vowed I was never moving back. However, my fate had a different plan. Years later my new husband’s job landed us back in my hometown [...]
As an only child, I was unsure if my future children would have the opportunity to have an uncle. When I married my husband who has a brother, this became a reality. My future kids would be lucky enough to have an Uncle. Uncles have special relationships with their nieces and nephews. These are just a [...]
High School students around the world dream of studying abroad as a foreign exchange student. They study for challenging language exams. Students fill out lengthy applications and write personal essays. Families pen heartfelt letters. These tasks emphasize the academic aspect of the exchange program, yet the host family’s role is paramount to the exchange experience. [...]
