Each year, my sisters, mom, and I hit the Edinburgh Outlet Mall with our kids in early August. This year, we had to shop a little earlier than usual and were a bit ahead of the usual sales. We still found plenty of awesome deals, …read more
Back to School Shopping at Edinburgh Outlet Mall
August 4, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Miles and Ellie at the Phoenix Theatre
July 14, 2014 at 3:38 pm
Miles and Ellie opened this weekend at the Phoenix Theatre, and I’m pretty sure everyone in Indianapolis needs to see this show. It’s a sweet, charming, cheesy look at first love, family feuds, and 90s nostalgia. It pokes fun at rom-coms while promising the play …read more
No Bike? No Problem: Pacers Bike Share in Downtown Indy
July 14, 2014 at 1:38 pm
The Cultural Trail makes for a fun bike path through Indianapolis, and now you don’t even need a bicycle to participate! With the new Pacers Bike Share program, you can rent a bicycle and enjoy a ride without the costs and hassle of ownership. Bike …read more
Everything Rocks in Westfield, Indiana
July 14, 2014 at 2:05 am
If you’ve never heard of Westfield, Indiana, you may have been living under a rock. A Shamrock, perhaps? Westfield is a small city that lies due north of Indianapolis. We have recently been named Family Circle’s Best Place for Families and frequently appear on lists …read more
Historic Downtown Noblesville in Photos
June 30, 2014 at 1:22 pm
If you have never been to downtown Noblesville,Indiana, you are missing out on a serious history lesson. Many of the shops and restaurants in the heart of downtown have been around since the 1900s. You can even find commemorative plaques on the outside of the …read more
6 Hilarious Traffic Signs You Won’t Find on a Driving Test
June 30, 2014 at 12:33 am
The teen finally has her learner’s permit after weeks of studying rules of the road and traffic signs. The signs were the tough part — trying to memorize all the shapes and colors to recognize without the words you will see in real life. There …read more
Abuelo’s: Classy Mexican Food
June 29, 2014 at 9:39 pm
Abuelo’s sits below the Keystone interchange in Carmel, Indiana. When you come into the Lowe’s plaza, there’s a sign that reads “Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy.” On Friday night, my husband somehow misread it as Classy Mexican Food. And then we decided that was just as …read more
Silly Safaris Brings Summer Reading Program to Life
June 29, 2014 at 3:19 pm
Jungle John visited the Westfield Public Library this week, with his animal friends. Each summer, animal entertainers visit the library to share their amazing animals with the children of Westfield. Silly Safaris has several different types of shows, and this was my favorite so far. …read more
5 Fun Ways to Avoid Summer Brain Drain in Indy
June 29, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Have you heard of summer brain drain? With a long 10 weeks between the last day of school and the first day of the new school year, kids are at risk of sliding back in their education. The first month of school ends up focusing …read more
10 Photos That Prove My Mall Is Better Than Yours
June 23, 2014 at 2:51 pm
When Clay Terrace opened in Carmel, Indiana, I was thrilled to have quality shopping right down the street. I had my concerns, of course. Shopping outdoors and a lack of department store anchors were my main issues. But, I’ve decided I actually love it for exactly those reasons — and …read more