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Simple Family Valentine’s Day Traditions

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I try not to go too over the top with holidays around our house. Mostly because if I set up the expectations to be too high, I tend to get stressed out and then nobody is happy. I love traditions and can get very distraught when I can't keep them going year after year so I've learned that simple is better when it comes to minor holidays. Our family has three easy traditions ... Read More

Best Family Hikes in Indianapolis With Kids

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Nothing beats a great hike in the woods; a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and be outdoors. But scheduling a day to escape can sometimes be difficult. Between kid activities and work, you may not always have the time to travel far for a trek through the trees but even with just a few hours you can take advantage of the best family hikes in ... Read More

Exploring Brown County with Kids in the Winter

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Itching for an adventure while you wait for spring? Whether you're looking to plan a long weekend adventure or need a one-tank escape from nearby Indianapolis, look no further than Brown County - even in the winter time! Brown County, Indiana is known for its beautiful outdoor hiking, a huge state park, and its history an artists' colony - which all might sounds like a ... Read More

Indianapolis with Kids: Visiting the Benjamin Harrison House

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What do you get when you combine a pet goat, a runaway cart, and a grandson named Baby? I'm guessing a presidential history lesson didn't come to mind, but that's exactly what we got when we recently toured the home of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States. And while the historic home of Indiana's only president might not sound like a kid-friendly ... Read More

Best Podcasts for Boys (and Girls Too!)

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We love a good podcast around our house and I've found them to be a magical tool for keeping peace when dinner or the carpool line become a little too boisterous. Yes, my boys are constantly moving, but the minute I cue up one of these podcasts, they're transformed into still and silent listeners. If you're looking for the best podcasts for boys...or girls (these are all ... Read More

Giving Kids Magazine Subscriptions As Gifts

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  Topic: Kids Magazine Subscriptions as Gifts, Minimalist Non-Toy Gifts for Kids As I look around our house at the toys that are overflowing our closets and filling every square cubby bookshelf we own, I'm pretty convinced that my kids don't need any more toys for Christmas. Or at least not 127 different toys from all their friends and family. I try to put together a ... Read More