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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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Baby Gear That You Never Outgrow

By Mary U on June 2, 2019 in Just for Fun, Mom, Motherhood, Parenthood

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 [...]

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Cherish the Chaos: Someday They Will Be Grown

By Rachel E. on May 12, 2019 in Mental and Emotional Health, Motherhood

When I was little, I remember my parents had a poem hanging in our hall. The poem was about small hands and how one day, they would be grown and all the tiny fingerprints and handprints that were on windows and walls would disappear. On a particularly crazy day with my own kids, when I [...]

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Journaling for Life

By Laura D. on January 27, 2019 in DIY, Just for Fun, Mental and Emotional Health

I have kept journal most of my life. I was the little girl you would see with the tiny diary and fuzzy pen writing away in the corner or in the pew behind you during church. My journals have been my life source in rough times. They have contained my prayers, my thoughts, my hopes [...]

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What to Wear: A Photographer’s Guide

By Bloomington Moms Blog on April 22, 2018 in Beauty and Fashion, Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

Our partners Michelle and Danny from Photography By Greenbird, understand the importance of capturing every milestone of your child’s life through beautiful photography. Being new parents themselves, Michelle and Danny can also relate to how much pressure parents can feel when it comes to choosing the perfect outfits for family photos. If you are anything [...]

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For the Holidays You Can’t Beat Home Sweet Home

By Britt on December 14, 2017 in Entertainment and Activities, Events, Relationships

For the last few years, my husband and I have chosen to spend Christmas at the homes of our families instead of at our own. We like to take advantage of our days off work to travel to see family who lives far away. In fact, we have learned that traveling on the day of Christmas […]

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When it’s not the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

By Sarah Lynn on December 11, 2017 in Mental and Emotional Health, Motherhood

That sentiment seems to be everywhere you look right now. From festive lights, and picture perfect advertisements, to cheery tunes, holiday merriness is everywhere. In reality, though, this time of year can be anything but merry for many.

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A Letter to my Daughter on her 4th Birthday

By Allison P. on August 10, 2017 in Motherhood, Single Parenting

My sweet little monkey, You've been waiting months for today. As you lay here on my lap sleeping, I can't help but think about how far we've come. And while time is flying by, and there are days where I can't wait for you to have more independence and be more self sufficient, it's days like today [...]

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