Trip to Lafayette/West Lafayette, Day 3
As we woke up after a long day 2 in Lafayette/West Lafayette, I was glad we had skipped Exploration Acres the day before. It was 6:30 in the morning, and we had to be at The Farm at Prophetstown in Read more
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Trip to Lafayette/West Lafayette, Day 2
After a busy first day during our weekend trip to Lafayette/West Lafayette, we were up bright and early for another full day in the twin cities, as well as nearby Delphi (Carroll County). The whole theme of the trip was Read more
Celebrate Halloween at Indiana Zoos
Halloween is a really popular holiday, especially when you’re a parent. Suddenly, the weeks leading up to the big day revolve around debating costume choices and plotting trick or treat routes through the neighborhood. But that’s an awful lot of Read more
Bellaboo’s in Lake Station, Indiana
While I love the change of seasons that we experience in Indiana, especially the change to beautiful fall weather, a part of me always dreads the temperatures falling. I have two active little boys, and the coming of winter means Read more
Upcoming Foodie Festivals Around Indiana
Just because the kids are back in school and the Indiana State Fair wrapped up yesterday doesn’t mean summer fun has to end. A great way to keep summer alive is by attending an outdoor festival, and if you’re like me, the best are Read more
Lubeznik Center for the Arts in Michigan City
With all the heat we’ve been battling here in Indiana, art patrons may be seeking cultural outings indoors versus the typical outdoor events held in the summer. One cultural institution that’s been on my radar for a while now is Read more
Kershaw, Tippin headline Vevay’s 41st Swiss Wine Festival
Dust off those boots, grab a cowboy hat and head to Vevay, IN, for an evening of country music along the scenic Ohio River–Switzerland County-style! Join country music legends Sammy Kersaw and Aaron Tippin at the 41st annual Swiss Wine Festival in Vevay, IN. The event will be held Thurs., Read more
South Shore Civil War Trail
In the travel and tourism world, it seems as though there’s a “trail” for everything these days, from food to wine to art. What I love about the trail concept is that it helps someone who has never been to Read more
Don’t Wait Until July 4 for Fireworks
When I was grocery shopping this week, I noticed a few little boys staring longingly at a display of fireworks (what is it with boys and explosives?). I thought to myself that they’re going to have a long wait until Read more
Milk Cow Music Festival at Fair Oaks Farms
Fair Oaks Farms is one of my favorite Indiana pitstops, a great place to stop and take a break when on a road trip along I-65 in the northwest part of the state. While it’s an unlikely spot for family fun (its Read more
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