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What’s Saving My Life Right Now

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Greetings from day 231 of this week! Seriously, if you're anywhere in the Midwest, I raise my hand in solidarity with all the parents who've been trapped in their homes with their children for 75 weeks of snow and cold and ice days. Winter has been less than kind to us in the middle of the country and if you're not thinking about moving to Florida after a week like this, I want ... Read More

Touring the Opryland Hotel with Kids

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You can picture it. A typical hotel lobby with a few nice chairs, the front desk off the side, and the sound of light elevator music in the background. It's nicely decorated but shortly after you arrive home, you'll probably forget all about it. Most of the hotels our family chooses are pretty standard and frankly unmemorable. So when I suggested we stop for a few hours to ... Read More

Plan Your Weekend With the Best Fall Activities in Indianapolis for Kids

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I heard my first rustle of scatter-blown leaves the other day as I took our dog out for a walk. And these last few mornings I've had to grab a sweater as I'm leaving the house to ward off the chilly mornings. All the signs are there that fall is indeed just around the corner, even if some of the summer heat seems determined to hang on. So what are the best kids fall ... Read More

Best Books of 2018

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I love to do a round-up each month of the books I've been reading in the hopes of inspiring some new reads for your own nightstand and as the year draws to a close, (how is that possible already?) I thought it would be helpful to recap some of my favorite books from 2018. Whether you're looking for a last-minute gift (praise hands for Amazon Prime) or a new book to curl up ... Read More

Can’t Miss Indianapolis Christmas Events for Kids

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Seeing your children's eyes light up as they experience the magic of the holidays is one of the best feelings. Whether you're a local Hoosier or you're visiting the Circle City for the holidays, there are so many great options for adding some Christmas magic to the season. Theses are some of our family's favorites Our Favorite Indianapolis Christmas Events for Kids Special ... Read More