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New Restaurants, Fun Events Coming to The Commons

October 19, 2011

When I last wrote about The Commons, the new, multi-million dollar community and recreation center in downtown Columbus, Indiana, it was still under construction and had not yet opened to the public. I’m happy to report that The Commons, which opened in May, is now a thriving and bustling part of life in Columbus. The indoor playground [...]

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Ethnic Expo Excitment

October 6, 2011

I grew up in Columbus, Indiana, a small, but progressive Midwestern town with a strong dose of progressive thinking and human diversity. So it is only appropriate for me to blog about the Ethnic Expo, an event you don’t want to miss. As a child and a teen, it was something we all we all looked [...]

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Ethnic Expo in Columbus, Indiana October 7-8

September 24, 2011

One of my favorite aspects of living in Columbus, Indiana, is the international diversity you find here. It’s very typical in any gathering of people at a public place in town to hear several languages being spoken. This diversity is primarily attributed to Columbus being the headquarters of Cummins, a Fortune 500 company that manufactures diesel [...]

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American Girl Fashion Show Coming to Columbus

September 13, 2011

If you asked me to look back on all the memorable Christmas holidays I experienced as a young girl, I could tell you right away which one stands out the most. It was definitely the Christmas morning that I opened up my American Girl doll, Molly. I had poured over the American Girl catalog for [...]

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3 Fun Ways to Keep Cool This Summer

June 21, 2011

Today marks the first day of summer, and I’m already plotting ways to get relief from the heat and humidity that often hangs around Indiana this time of year. There are many great lakes, pools, splash pads and water parks to check out, but when you need a break from swimming, here are three unique [...]

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The Commons in Columbus Opens April 30

April 4, 2011

A few weeks ago, the Columbus Area Visitors Center was kind enough to invite me on a tour of the new Commons facility in downtown Columbus. As a Columbus resident, this was a great treat–a sneak peak into the gorgeous new building that residents have been eyeing since construction began. It takes up an entire [...]

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Kidscommons: A Great Spring Break Option for Families

March 2, 2011

If your spring break plans have you traveling to, through, or staying put in Indiana this year with the kids, you’ll need some family-friendly options to make sure it’s a week to remember. My family recently visited Kidscommons, a children’s museum in downtown Columbus, Indiana. It features three floors of interactive fun for kids of [...]

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Whimsy in Winter: Two free art displays in Columbus

February 11, 2011

Columbus, Indiana is known for its world-class art and architecture. But that doesn’t mean amateurs can’t get in on the action. In February, two very fun art installations go on display, all of which are created by local residents and groups. Now through March 26 in downtown Columbus, you’ll find all kinds of creative knitwear [...]

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Where in the world?

February 7, 2011

Take a look at the images below and then take a short quiz afterwards. (No fancy functionalities here. Grade your own quiz…no cheating!) Where in the world would you find such outstanding architecture and public art? a.) New York City b.) St. Louis c.) Dallas d.) Columbus, Indiana So, the fact that you’re reading The [...]

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240° Sweet makes marshmallows Martha would be proud of

November 24, 2010

Once another lifetime ago, when I was a stay-at-home-mom, I spent one particular naptime thumbing through a Martha Stewart Living magazine. One of the recipes in that magazine was for homemade marshmallows. I remember thinking to myself, “who in the world would make their own marshmallows?” 240° Sweet, in Columbus, Indiana, that’s who. In fact, [...]

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