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99 things to do with your child in Indianapolis before they grow up.
Go to the Indy 500.See the city from the top of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument (stair climbing optional).Lie in the shade with a heap of ribs to share at Rib Fest.Cheer the runners from the sidelines at the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon.Brush up on your French for the French Market Festival.Take a bike ride down the Monon Trail.Sit in the splash zone at the dolphin show at the Indianapolis ... Read more >
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All about dad.
The time of year has come when we turn our attention to the men in our lives. Have fun with your kids planning activities dad will love, manly stuff, guy stuff. Here's a few suggestions to help you out with getting in a masculine frame of mind (because if you're life is anything like mine it has been overtaken with princesses and pink.)The Indy Jazz Fest will occur for three days over the ... Read more >
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A Mommy (or Daddy) Date in Downtown.
I had a lovely date with my daughter quite by accident yesterday afternoon and I'd like to share it with you. We started out by going to the downtown library. Have you been to the newly remodeled building? It's quite wonderous and lovely. We found our own little egg shaped chair along a sunny windowed wall and spent an hour or so reading books that she went and picked off the shelf herself. We ... Read more >
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whatever do you mean, date?
Occasionally as parents we are able to make it out of the house without little people in tow. If you're anything like my husband and me we find ourselves staring at each other, now knowing what to say or what to do. So much of what parents do revolve around their children. When is the best time to go somewhere, what is the best restaurant to eat at with children in tow, wait, is it even ... Read more >
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Casey
Casey was born and raised in the mountains of Utah but followed her husband to the Midwest two years ago in order for him to attend law school. As an award winning baker with a degree in graphic design, camera in hand, sippy cup at the ready and three year old daughter in tow she's made it her goal to fall in love with this city and everything it has to offer. Just as soon as she finds her...Read more >
Wise Words About the Comforts of a Great Book
The lives of grown-ups and children alike are filled with ups and downs. In general, the little ones cycle through their joys and miseries more rapidly and far more expressively (read loudly). But we all need a bit of comfort now and then, don't we? ...Read more >
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