Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!

#Indianapolis – With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to officially kick off the holiday season. And what better way to start than a visit with Santa? Santa Claus has arrived in Indianapolis, with stunning arrivals all over town this morning. Over the coming weeks, you …read more    

Black Friday Shopping in Indianapolis

This is my favorite week of the entire year. We are just a few short days away from Thanksgiving, and our food prep is underway. We’re menu planning and shopping and baking in preparation for the big day. And the next big day starts right …read more    

Indy Reads Books: More Than Just a Bookstore

Tucked in the far corner of Mass Ave lies my very favorite place in Indianapolis. Indy Reads Books is so much more than just a bookstore. One step inside, and you’re instantly transported to — well, I don’t know what. It almost feels like you …read more    

Petite Chou Bistro and Champagne Bar Restaurant Review

Petite Chou is a bistro-style restaurant in Clay Terrace, a spinoff of the popular Cafe Patachou. But while Patachou is a little more casual, Petite Chou has a classy, French-inspired style. Maybe it’s the “champagne bar” part that makes it feel so fancy. It actually felt like a little much …read more    

Sometimes a Headache Is Just a Headache

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Let me tell you a story about when I took my kid to the doctor for a headache a few weeks ago. At the beginning of the week, she hit her head on a tuba. I prescribed a quick ice pack, a little pain reliever, and voila – she was …read more    

The Best Gluten Free Pizza in Indianapolis

My family has been eating gluten free for more than eight years now. That used to mean dining exclusively at home, but in the last few years, the Indianapolis restaurant scene has become incredibly friendly to food allergies, gluten specifically. We can order burgers on a gluten free bun at …read more    

MacKenzie River Pizza Company Restaurant Review

#Indianapolis – I finally had the chance to try MacKenzie River Pizza Company for the first time. I’m always looking for new gluten free pizza options, and this one caught my eye. I expected pizza. I did not expect the interesting toppings, unique side items …read more    

5 Reasons Woodland Bowl Is the Perfect Entertainment for Any Occasion

#Indianapolis – One of my favorite activities to do with friends or family is bowling, and Woodland Bowl is one of the best in Indianapolis. I contend bowling is the perfect go-to entertainment for just about any reason. It makes for a fun date, especially …read more    

If You Give a Kid a Sign-Up Sheet …

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Each week, one of my kids brings home yet another signup sheet. They want to try new sports, join interesting clubs, and try out for everything under the sun. Over the years, I’ve been a Scout mom, dance mom, sports mom, and band mom. I attend concerts, plays, and recitals, …read more    

6 Things to Do at Castleton Square Mall When Kids Are Tired of Shopping

#Indianapolis – Last week, I was doing a little shopping at Castleton Square Mall while my husband took the car somewhere else. I finished a little early and had some time to kill. Luckily, I was solo and don’t mind window shopping while I wait, but it got me thinking …read more