5 Reasons to Visit the WTHR Health & Fitness Expo

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Each year, WTHR presents a health & fitness expo, but I never really thought of it as something fun for the family. Today, I was invited to participate as part of the #13HealthExpo social media team and next time, I’m bringing the whole family! In …read more    

Indy Geek Girls at the WTHR Health & Fitness Expo

Indy Geek Girls at WTHR Health and Fitness Expo

Indianapolis bloggers were invited to the WTHR Health & Fitness Expo today, as the on site social media team. We each received an exclusive swag bag plus a chance to win VIP tickets for a Bret Michaels Meet & Greet.

Huge congratulations to Katy Mann and …read more    

I Live at Grand Park Now

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Grand Park is now the official home of Westfield Youth Sports, kicking off with a grand opening ceremony on April 19th. The baseball players lined up on the baselines while the Oak Trace choir sang the national anthem, and the Westfield Fire Department Honor Guard …read more    

Storytelling Arts Songs and Stories (Ticket Giveaway)

Bill Harley in Songs and Stories About Growing Up

Last week, my 8-year-old asked me what I want to be when I grow up. Um, I don’t know. Neither, apparently, does Bill Harley. In I Don’t Know: Songs and Stories About Growing Up, kids of all ages will enjoy hearing about the joys and pitfalls of being a grownup.

Maybe …read more    

Tap Battles at IndyFringe Basile Theatre (Ticket Giveaway)

Tap Battles in Indianapolis

My kids are home on spring break this year, and we have been looking for ways to keep them busy.

Luckily, we live in Indianapolis, and there is no shortage of fun things to in the city. This weekend, there are some awesome performances that should cap off our spring …read more    

Ad: 5 Minutes to a Lower Water Bill

5-Minute Tip to Lower Water Bills

This post on smarter homes and related social media discussions are sponsored by Direct Energy.

I’m always looking for ways to improve our home’s efficiency and lower our monthly bills. At first it was about living a greener life. I like the idea of leaving our children’s world …read more    

Lunch Date at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

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We have a family membership to the Children’s Museum and visit as much as possible. The kids love every inch of it and frequently argue over who gets to choose our starting point. But one of the things that helps us get the most value …read more    

Asa Bales Anti-Slavery Cemetery

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Westfield, Indiana played a large part in the Underground Railroad, with city founder Asa Bales leading the way. Bales and his wife are both buried in Westfield’s so-called freedom cemetery. The cemetery in the area now known as Asa Bales Park is the final resting …read more    

Visiting Indy: A Spring Break Essay for My Nephew

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When my sister mentioned she was working through my nephew’s spring break, I suggested she send the kids to visit Indy with our other sister and me. It’s no Disney World, but at least he would have some fun stories to tell when he returned …read more    

5 Ways to Stay Active & Healthy at a Desk Job

6 Ways to Stay Active and Healthy at a Desk Job

Of all the dangerous career possibilities out there, one of the jobs most likely to make you sick is a desk job. While you may have found a stable job with a decent salary, it could actually be putting you at risk. Research shows the paycheck and benefits …read more