WIFE • MOM • WRITER • SPEAKER
You guys, my kid has blue hair.
For awhile now, she’s been asking for blue Manic Panic hair color, and after a recent babysitting job, she excitedly bought a jar of Rockabilly Blue. I thought she was planning a streak or two, but a full tub of hair dye and …read more
On Wednesday nights in Fishers, Indiana, the mic at Claude and Annie’s is turned over the crowd. Open mic night features local musicians and comedians taking the stage for short sets. One of those musicians is my husband, and I love being in the crowd …read more
Westfield, Indiana is one of the best towns for families. There’s plenty of family fun, local history, and interesting things to see. From Quaker roots and our place on the Underground Railroad to Shamrock Pride and Indiana classics, I’m constantly snapping photos of the things …read more
We had an older teen living with this summer and we just moved her to college to live in a dorm, which was a first for us.
Like any parent, I wanted her to be prepared, so I spent a lot of time over the past few months making a checklist …read more
When I wrote a piece on how I finally got my kids to do their chores, I never imagined the response it would receive. It’s comforting to know I haven’t been alone in this struggle, and I hope my experience can help other families.
The most frequent comment on that …read more
I have now been to Go Ape Adventure in Eagle Creek Park twice. Clearly that makes me some sort of expert. It’s a really fun time, and I loved sharing it with 11-year-old this summer. We visited with her Girl Scout troop. So, naturally, we …read more
Last week, my 7th grader tried out for two different sports teams. She didn’t make either. While my heart broke for her, I was stunned by her strength. There were tears and disappointment, but she quickly shook it off, dried her tears, and asked me what was for dinner.
The …read more
TGI Fridays has midweek specials on Tuesday through Thursday, including half-price appetizers and $3-5 drinks. My sister and I often see movies on Wednesdays while my kids are in school. It’s her day off, and it makes for a fun mid-week outing. When we discovered …read more
It’s been One Week since I saw Barenaked Ladies at the Indiana State Fair, and I’m still in shock. 1990s Heather was amazed and excited. 1990s Barenaked Ladies are probably still trying to figure out how they landed on the free stage at a state …read more
The 2014 Indiana State Fair is officially in the books, and with over 950,000 visitors, it is the third largest attendees fair in history. We accounted for a tiny portion of those visits and loved every minute. The farm babies were adorable, as always. The …read more
