"Should My Kid Watch That?" Unless you just love watching kids shows in your free time, previewing every single show or movie your kids want to watch is almost impossible. But if you're like me, you do want to make sure that their media diet is fairly healthy. What you choose to let your kids watch is a very personal choice based on your values and beliefs but making that ... Read More
Where to take a quick hike in Indianapolis
Nothing beats a great hike in the woods; a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and be outdoors. But scheduling a day to escape can sometimes be difficult. Between kid activities and work, you may not always have the time to travel far for a trek through the trees but even with just a few hours you can take advantage of one of these great hiking spots ... Read More
Simple Family Valentine’s Day Traditions
I try not to go too over the top with holidays around our house. Mostly because if I set up the expectations to be too high, I tend to get stressed out and then nobody is happy. I love traditions and can get very distraught when I can't keep them going year after year so I've learned that simple is better when it comes to minor holidays. Our family has two easy traditions ... Read More
What to Ask When Choosing a School for Your Kids
Like most of us, I went to the public school that I was assigned to based on my address. My parents bought a house in a specific district in order to eliminate the need to make a choice about where to send us to school. One decision and the rest of my school experience was taken care of. But leave it to us Gen Xers and Millennials to make it more complicated! The trend of ... Read More
What’s Saving My Life
I'm not a true winter hater and I don't mind the cold as much as the heat but I still feel the doldrums of the season especially after the rush of the holidays and the enthusiasm of the year. It feels like a season of waiting, of holding out or holding on. I know many others feel it even more deeply as the darkness presses in and we hide away from the biting temps. I've found ... Read More