Mysteries, True Crime & Strange Historical Stories

Hi, I’m Ivy. I created Ivy Monroe for moms who love true crime, unsolved mysteries, strange history, forgotten women, and the kinds of stories you keep thinking about after you’re done reading them.

Most of what you’ll find here is mystery-focused, but I also share bits of motherhood, books, self-care, and a few carefully chosen finds along the way. Ivy Monroe is a mystery-first space with real life mixed in.

Here, you’ll find a blend of:

• curated finds and deals for readers, writers, moms, and lovers of cozy living
• true crime, cold cases, and unsolved mysteries
• strange history and forgotten women
• fascinating real-life stories and mysterious lives
• motherhood, books, and occasional self-care finds I genuinely think are worth sharing

When it comes to mysteries, I love exploring the strange stories that make you stop and say, “How have I never heard this before?” From eerie disappearances and bizarre events to unsolved cases and forgotten moments in history, these are the kinds of stories that stay with you.

Some are unsettling. Some are heartbreaking. Some are simply odd. But all of them are real, and all of them left a mark.

And when it comes to motherhood, I don’t want this to be another dry, picture-perfect lifestyle blog that makes everything look easy. Around here, we keep it real. Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also be messy, chaotic, exhausting, and deeply emotional. My hope is that by sharing the real-life things that help me, they may help you too.

A little about me: I’m a true boy mom to five boys, one in Heaven, with ages ranging from teens to toddlerhood. And yes, I had a baby at 43 — so trust me, I understand what it feels like to be in several seasons of motherhood at once.

This site isn’t about dry timelines or academic lectures. It’s about storytelling. I love bringing history back to life in a way that feels human, curious, thoughtful, and sometimes a little bizarre. I also believe motherhood deserves that same honesty. Not polished perfection, but real stories, real encouragement, and a reminder that we are not alone in the middle of it all.

Alongside the blog, I also create videos for my YouTube channel, Her Strange Hour, where strange history, unsolved mysteries, and forgotten stories unfold through narration and real photos. If you prefer to just listen to a podcast, I also have the Her Strange Hour Podcast on Spotify.

I hope you enjoy!