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Wanna hang out outside?

January 21, 2009

Yeah, me neither. The shorter the walk to the car the better, I dream of the day I have a garage. So last week I posted about stuff to do when you're stuck inside. Well now that that Arctic air has passed over us (OH MY I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO COLD) we can poke our heads out and venture to greener pastures (aka, NOT MY HOUSE.) I don't care if you eat fast food or not, you could hate the stuff for  Read more...

When two is better than one

September 23, 2008

We've all headed out the door with our children in tow off to some park, playground or out on a grand adventure. Sometimes being the grown up sidekick to a preschooler can be a little daunting. It's hard to tell an excited little kid that you can't go down that slide with them because, well, you won't fit down that slide comfortably. And trying to explain why digging in the dirt isn't real high  Read more...

Anderson orchard

September 04, 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...

Icky, Slimy, Wonderful-Holliday Park Creek Stomp

June 20, 2008

This Sunday at Holliday Park the 22nd the two and over crowd and their parents are invited to wear some grubby clothes and come crawl around in the creeks of Holliday Park to explore the wildlife, plant life and diversity that abounds in this natural preserve. Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Registration is required. The cost is $5 per family and the creek stomp will go from  Read more...

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

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...

How to cultivate the tiniest green thumb.

May 19, 2008

Black. Yes. That is the color of my thumb, black. My daughter has brought home little pots from preschool filled with dirt and seeds and not a single one of them has grown. I had an herb garden last summer that promised it loved full sun. It lasted a week. I was promised I could grow paper whites. No, I could not grow paper whites. Whether or not black thumbs are genetic or not, chances are the  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in indianapolis

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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