WIFE • MOM • WRITER • SPEAKER
While attending the Mixwest conference in Indianapolis last week, I spent some time in Fountain Square. The conference kickoff was at Fountain Square Brewery. The conference was held at University of Indianapolis. And we ended up at various bars and restaurants around Fountain Square in …read more
Each year, my sisters, mom, and I hit the Edinburgh Outlet Mall with our kids in early August. This year, we had to shop a little earlier than usual and were a bit ahead of the usual sales. We still found plenty of awesome deals, …read more
Over the years, we’ve struggled through a variety of chore systems in an effort to get our kids to clean up around the house in a way that’s actually helpful. I’ve offered payment for chores. I’ve offered prizes for cleanliness. I’ve pulled my hair out in frustration as …read more
This is my cousin, Lori. Growing up next door, we spent most of our summers together — outside in one of our yards, playing sports, or swimming in our grandparents’ pool. We got on the bus together every morning. We played together every afternoon. We played outside on Saturdays. …read more
Inexpensively is more than 10 years old. So, while I have teens and tweens now, I’ve been writing about frugal living since my kids were little. In fact, I had a few less kids when I started writing around here. It first began as an effort to lower our budget …read more
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We’ve had no less than 3 or 4 teens around almost every night this summer. I like being the destination house because it keeps me involved in their lives and lets me know where they are pretty …read more
Miles and Ellie opened this weekend at the Phoenix Theatre, and I’m pretty sure everyone in Indianapolis needs to see this show. It’s a sweet, charming, cheesy look at first love, family feuds, and 90s nostalgia. It pokes fun at rom-coms while promising the play …read more
The Cultural Trail makes for a fun bike path through Indianapolis, and now you don’t even need a bicycle to participate! With the new Pacers Bike Share program, you can rent a bicycle and enjoy a ride without the costs and hassle of ownership. Bike …read more
If you’ve never heard of Westfield, Indiana, you may have been living under a rock. A Shamrock, perhaps? Westfield is a small city that lies due north of Indianapolis. We have recently been named Family Circle’s Best Place for Families and frequently appear on lists …read more
Today I toured my old college campus with an incoming freshman. It was fun to be back on campus again, seeing what has changed and fascinated by the things that stayed the same. (Mud Volleyball tournament weekend is still a thing, you guys!)
The morning started with a short history lesson …read more
