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99 things to do with your child in Indianapolis before they grow up.

by Casey

May
29
2008

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 ... Read more >

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'tis the state fair season

by Casey

Aug
7
2008

Did you know that we have one of the largest state fairs in the nation right here in Indianapolis? Growing up we always made our annual trip to the state fair. My favorites as a kid still remain my favorites to this day. Where I grew up I even entered a few state fairs and won a few ribbons. To me the state fair seems to be a rite of passage for every family. Last year was our first year taking ... Read more >

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state fair part 2

by Casey

Aug
13
2008

Now that I have been to the state fair twice in the last three days and I am full of ribeye (holy cow worth staying in Indiana for) and elephant ear, I am back with some of the highlights my daughter and I found this year at the fair. The FAA building is full (FULL!) of hands on activities for kids. A play kitchen, a school bus, a fishing pond, a miniature golf course, an "underground" tunnel ... Read more >

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anderson orchard

by Casey

Sep
4
2008

Today my daughter and I found something even better than a farmers market. A fried had recommended Anderson Orchard for the raspberries about a week ago. I called today and found out that pickings were pretty good so we headed down south to pick us some raspberries. Not only did we find raspberries, we were able to pick our own apples and purchase Indiana watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches, sweet ... Read more >

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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 to Remind You to Watch the Amazing Show of Childhood

by BeingSavvy

January
9
2009

One of the most dog-eared and spine-cracked books on our Savvy Parenting Shelf is Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee . This month's look at the big picture of parenting and childhood prompted yet another return to the wisdom in Dr. Mogel's pages:



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