Travel ideas in Northwestern Indiana.
One of the best investments my family has made is a $36 drop in the bucket for an annual state park pass. While we fortunate to have several gorgeous state parks within an hour drive of our house, I’m willing Read more
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As the school year is winding down, I know many families are making plans for summer vacation. Since gas is hitting $4 a gallon, spending a week or two closer to home is a great option this year. I’m a water person, Read more
If you’re anything like me, each year Mother’s Day rolls around and I scramble to pick up some fresh flowers and a card at the grocery store. Now that I’m a mother myself, I realize that this is not the Read more
The wide variety of offerings found at state parks throughout Indiana are some of our family’s favorite outings in the spring, summer and fall. But there’s still plenty to do at these beautiful places, even in winter. Go for a thrilling Read more
Don’t let the fear of lake effect snow and icy highways deter you from visiting the northern part of Indiana this winter. Avoid potentially dangerous road conditions and hop aboard the South Shore Line instead. The train runs all day Read more
Lucky for Butler students, the University gives us an entire week off for Thanksgiving break. Instead of going home immediately, I decided to travel to Chesterton, IN, to visit a friend for a few days. On the Saturday evening of Read more
On a recent trip north on I-65, my family was desperate for a good meal and a chance to stretch our legs. Fortunately, we had planned a stop at Fair Oaks Farms just off the Winamac exit to meet those Read more
This post is a continuation of a previous post, which you can find here. One thing my youngest child was most looking forward to during our Fall Break trip to Fort Wayne was Wild Zoo Halloween at the Fort Wayne Read more
About this time of year thoughts turn to the holidays and gift giving. I’ve heard it before and I’ve said it myself…”my kids don’t NEED anything.” For that reason, I’m all about the “experience” gifts. Give them dance lessons or Read more
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