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La Margarita in Indy’s Fountain Square Neighborhood

As a mom of a very picky eater, when we find a dish that our 3-year-old enjoys, we go with it. Because cheese quesadillas are on a very short list of acceptable food to my oldest, Mexican is often a go-to Read more >

WonderLab in Bloomington, Indiana

Bloomington, Indiana, home to Indiana University, is certainly a place of scientific discovery. Afterall, you’ve got researchers, professors and thought leaders in just about every academic field doing cutting edge work all over town. But my family’s recent trip to Read more >

Put a Drive-In Movie on Your Summer To-Do List

Summer and movies just seem to go hand in hand. Not just because the big blockbusters are usually released this time of year, but because it’s a great way to spend a few hours cooling off in an air conditioned Read more >

Yogi’s Grill & Bar in Bloomington

Last weekend, we took advantage of the Good Friday holiday and spent a wonderful spring day in Bloomington, Indiana. It’s long been one of my favorite day trip destinations in the state, and it certainly didn’t disappoint on this particular Read more >

Experience Aviation Up Close at Columbus Municipal Airport

I fondly remember going to the airport with my parents, nose pressed up against the giant window, trying to get a really good look at the huge airplanes. But because of tighter security measures at major airports across the country, it’s Read more >

Mr. Potato Head at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Just when I think I’ve seen and experienced all there is at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, along comes an exhibit that impresses me once again, and more importantly, delights my son. The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head  hits that Read more >

Amazing Maize at the Indiana State Museum

Remember that jingle, “There’s more than corn in Indiana?” That may be true, but right now at the Indiana State Museum, you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about one of Indiana’s marquee products. The Amazing Maize exhibit Read more >

Ringing in the New Year Around Indiana with Kids

You might think that when you embark on a life with young kids that celebrating New Year’s Eve is a thing of the past. Afterall, the typical New Year’s Eve late night soiree, with fancy clothing, loud music and lots Read more >

Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne

There’s nothing my son enjoys more than getting some time outside to run around. We try to do it nearly everyday when the weather is nice. But Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate, and particularly in the winter, we often find Read more >

Brookville Lake

To end the summer with a bang, my family planned one final camping trip for the year. I wanted to visit someplace new, but that wasn’t too far of a drive. Since I knew the temperatures might still be pretty Read more >