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Your Ultimate Guide to Stops Along I-65 For Kids

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After my third gas station stop that day, they all started to blend together. One fuzzy memory of sketchy bathrooms and the smell of corn nuts. Plus, my kids constantly begging for candy or a slushie or some other ridiculous purchase. And while I am so thankful for all those blessed blue interstate service signs that have saved us more than once from a total hangry meltdown ... Read More

Family Adventures Await at Hueston Woods in Ohio

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Our first visit to an Ohio State Park did not disappoint! As I listened to my kids' laughter as they threw rocks into the creek, I knew we'd made the right choice to spend the day exploring Hueston Woods State Park and experience Ohio state parks for the first time. Located in far western Ohio, Hueston Woods is between Dayton and Cincinnati near the Indiana state line. With ... Read More

Midwest Children’s Museums Your Kids Will Love

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I still remember the way my son's eyes lit up as he plunked the red balls down the chute and grinned with delight as they popped out in the basket below. There's nothing better than watching your kids play and discovery something new. Their joy in learning something new is contagious! One of the best places to foster those discoveries is at children's museums, with their ... Read More

A Mom’s Guide to Popular Family Attractions in Indianapolis

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As soon as the tour guide started her lecture, I knew it was a bad idea. I pictured the hot and frustrated meltdown that was quickly approaching, my son yelling at the top of his lungs, and the constant whining I'd have to endure for the next hour. Clearly this attraction we'd signed up for was not a good fit for young kids. If only we'd known ahead of time about what to ... Read More

Columbian Park: How to Plan a Full Day of Fun For Your Kids in Lafayette

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I've lived in Indiana for more than 15 years now and I had never heard of Columbian Park in Lafayette, Indiana until a friend recently mentioned it. When a free weekend popped up for us, I knew we needed to go and spend the day exploring, and I'm so glad we did! The city is best known as home of Purdue University and, just off I-65 between Chicago and Indianapolis, this college ... Read More