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That is a question someone asked me just last week. There’s this perception of professional foster parents — people who accept children into their home just for the paycheck. And, now that I’ve been licensed foster parent for over a year, I can tell you without a doubt, it has …read more
I’ve had some interesting feedback from the post I wrote on our kids’ allowance. Some people are horrified that I would limit our budget for books or school functions. Apparently, a school carnival is an …read more
As a Twittic for Broadway Across America in Indianapolis, I have been going to the theatre in Indy for years to provide Twitter reviews of touring musicals. Since I get two tickets, and babysitters are hard to come by, I usually take a kid with …read more
I love movie theaters. Love. Growing up in a small town, it was pretty much the only entertainment. We went to the movies on dates, with friends, and as a family. My parents still go to the movies at least once per week. But, with …read more
Indianapolis is home to so many great local restaurants, but if you’re out and about in a shopping area, chances are you’re looking at chain restaurant options. One of my favorites is Red Robin Burgers. There’s one at Clay Terrace in Carmel, Metropolis Mall in …read more
Bike to School Day is a relatively new event held in conjunction with National Bike Month in May. Like Walk to School Day, this event encourages an active lifestyle and provides an opportunity for a fun, community event. Westfield elementary schools were, once again, all …read more
Saturday was Free Comic Book Day. It’s an annual, nationwide event, held on the first Saturday in May, that my kids look forward to every year. This year, we had to squeeze it in between the 500 Festival 5K and an evening of roller derby. …read more
We are in the throes of softball and baseball season right now. I practically live at the Grand Park sports complex. When we do have a little free time, the kids mostly just want to work on their skills. We play catch in the backyard, …read more
My friends and I instituted Margarita Monday a couple years ago. It was a fun way to be sure we shared regular girls’ nights. Plus, the margarita specials keep us all on a budget. Margarita Monday is also a frequent weekday dinner choice for the …read more
Last night, my family and I attended a roller derby bout at The Forum in Fishers. It was the kids’ first experience with roller derby and my first men’s bout. There are a lot of rules and strategy in roller derby, but the basic breakdown …read more
