Family travel can be expensive, there's no doubt about it and if you're budget isn't lottery winning unlimited, it can feel like there aren't many opportunities to be adventurous. Our family has found some creative ways to stretch our travel funds that make it possible to take more adventures. In fact, last year we visited nine states and at least twelve cities outside of our ... Read More
Tarkington Park Playground in Midtown Indianapolis
My kids have been begging me to check out the newly opened playground at Tarkington Park since they started hearing the school yard gossip about how amazing the redeveloped park is. And like any good mom, I gave into peer pressure when we had a unexpected 60 degree Saturday morning in January. As always, those kiddos know what they're talking about because this new playground ... Read More
Clifty Falls State Park and Clifty Inn in Madison, IN
If you've been following along, you know we've been making an effort to check out some of Indiana's State Parks this year. You can see my other reviews, here and here. We managed to squeeze in one last trip of the season back in November and this time added on a night at one of the State Park Inns, which was a first for us. The weekend of Thanksgiving we headed to Madison, IN ... Read More
Garfield Park Christmas Display in Indianapolis
If you're searching for an easy, low crowds activity that doesn't break the budget then Garfield Park's Crossing at the Conservatory is worth checking out. At only $4 a person or $10 for a family (2 adults max) and free parking, this hidden gem is an annual tradition for our family. Garfield Park is a beautiful city park located just south of downtown Indianapolis and the ... Read More
Family Hiking at Shades State Park in Indiana
Shades State Park in Indiana is about an hour and twenty minutes from Indianapolis and offers year round hiking for families. Nestled on the banks of Sugar Creek, it's often overlooked by its more popular cousin Turkey Run State Park, located just a few miles west, and remains less crowded especially during the fall. Our family recently decided to squeeze in one more hike ... Read More