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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...
I see you, you see me, we see us.
January 13, 2009
Kids love to look at themselves. And while I don't always love looking in the mirror there are plenty of occasions I can find where looking in a mirror can be fun. Add a little kid into the mix and mirrors can be even more fun. When you're out and about look for mirrors and reflective surfaces everywhere you go, in the store, in bathrooms, in restaurants and even in your car. I've given my Read more...
Holidays at the central library.
October 08, 2008
The more time we spend at the new downtown library the more we both fall in love with it. Normally when we come my daughter rushes off to the child friendly computers to play games while I load up a bag with books. But today all the computers were taken so we wandered off to explore the other areas of the "Learning Curve". Did you know that the area closest to the entrance to the learning curve Read more...
Dress up all over.
October 07, 2008
October is the month for dressing up. Dressing up allows kids to be whatever or whoever they want to be. While something as simple as a tie from Dad's closet or a pair of heels from Mom's little kids can take on a whole new personality. Of course all of us are aware of the tradition of dressing up for Halloween. However, many of us are not aware that there are a lot of people who do not 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...
Scavenger Hunt Part One
September 22, 2008
Sure walking around downtown can be fun, but it can also seem a little aimless. So what about a scavenger hunt? I know my daughter loves looking for things downtown (is anyone else's kid in love with the Wild Beaver Saloon sign?) it helps her establish points of reference and gives her something to look forward to instead of the sidewalk going by. On my last trip downtown I took a few pictures Read more...
Scavenger Hunt Part One
September 22, 2008
Sure walking around downtown can be fun, but it can also seem a little aimless. So what about a scavenger hunt? I know my daughter loves looking for things downtown (is anyone else's kid in love with the Wild Beaver Saloon sign?) it helps her establish points of reference and gives her something to look forward to instead of the sidewalk going by. On my last trip downtown I took a few pictures Read more...
Geocaching
September 12, 2008
Having moved here only two years ago and only being actively searching for things to do around Indy for the past few months I have become overwhelmed with a long list of things to do around our great city. While I'm up for the challenge, unfortunately my trusty three year old sidekick cannot be counted on for more than three or four adventures a week, let alone intense new ones. With gas prices Read more...
Calling all animal lovers
September 03, 2008
I had the chance to talk to the organizer of the All American Horse Classic today and for any of you with children who are in love with horses, the All American Horse Classic will be held today through Saturday at the Pepsi Coliseum at the State Fair Grounds. Shows start at 11 am and 6:30 pm and run for approximately two and half hours. The really good news? It's all free! Including a kids Read more...
What makes a great pool?
August 05, 2008
Chances are a preschooler is going to love swimming whether it's a $5 pool in the backyard or a $37 water park. So who do you watch out for? You. The parents. The ones in charge of potty breaks, snacks, towels and finances. Some great features to look for are pools that have a zero entry with the deeper end of the pool (if there is one) clearly marked or roped off. Pools that allow toys and Read more...
An artistic trip to china
July 28, 2008
I don't know if any of you were able to make it to the Drums of West Africa concert at the City Market on Friday, but it was a spectacular opportunity to expose my daughter and some of her friends to a beautiful art from from another country. It opened up discussions on what animals live in Africa, what they eat and how they live. She even found an enormous map at a store and asked "Hey, where's Read more...
Three days in and around Indianapolis: Day 2, Canal walk/White River State Park
July 10, 2008
Thankfully if you're looking for art, culture, fresh air, exotic animals and plenty of room to run it can all be found in one place right in the center of the city. White River State Park is connected by the city's iconic canal from the Indianapolis Zoo to Military Park and includes connections to the Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana State Museum and the Indiana Historical Society . If you visit on a Read more...
Summer comes in thousands of tiny flashes.
July 04, 2008
Coming from the West, seeing my first firefly last summer seemed to fill some sort of childhood dream that had been lost and ignored. I had always heard of fireflies, I even dreamed of catching dozens of them in a jar and reading by the light the tiny glowing insects put off. Of course I realize now as a grownup that fireflies don't put off a constant 20 watt glow, nor are they the warm fuzzy Read more...
A week of Music June 25-28
June 25, 2008
Considering we've had some pretty decent weather for the end of June I figured this week would be a good week to head out to a few concerts around the city. I've found that the best way to enjoy a lot of these concerts is to come prepared. Blankets, snacks, sunscreen and plenty of water. If you decide to make it an entire week dedicated to music like we are, why not see how many instruments Read more...
PBS Kids in the Park.
June 12, 2008
Mark your calendars for next Saturday, June 21st. 10 am - 4 pm. PBS Kids, the leader in public children's television is hosting a free party downtown at the American Legion Mall and Veterans Memorial Plaza. While all the details can be found here , the fun stuff is here. Does your child have a favorite PBS character? Have you been able to visit the Children's Museum while the special Curious Read more...
Rave Motion Pictures Summer Family Film Series
June 11, 2008
Sometimes it's just too hot to play outside. Sometimes it just drives everyone a little too crazy to be cooped up inside. Sometimes you just want a place to go with your family that is air conditioned where you can relax, enjoy hanging out together and not have any worries about who's going where and why. Enter the Rave Motion Pictures Summer Family Film Series . Every Tuesday and Wednesday at Read more...
Mozart, Moby or Miles: A guide to the preschool/toddler music scene.
May 30, 2008
Hello. I don't have a musical bone in my body except for maybe the one behind my left big toe that allows me to enjoy music. With that said I've noticed that I haven't really offered my daughter all there is to be had as far as music is concerned. I've kept it to the preschooler classics on long car rides and some of my favorite stuff around the house. This being said, if her body is teeming 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...
Room to run : Best places to tire out your preschooler.
May 28, 2008
There are some days that my daughter is a bundle of energy that my house, even my neighborhood cannot contain. The local playgrounds and bike rides barely put a dent in her free spirit. Keeping her still in a Museum or for story time is out of the question. Just for days like this I have for you a list of places to tucker out your toddler. Places where you don't have to worry about cars or No! Read more...
The littlest Picasso.
May 26, 2008
We'd all like for our children to love art for a hundred different reasons. Even before I was married I dreamed of crayon drawings adorning my fridge. I wait for the day my walls become a canvas, I can't see myself getting all that mad about it. I saved the very first picture my daughter ever put crayon to paper with at eighteen months old. Now to see her write her name and draw little stick Read more...
5 ways to enjoy White River State Park
May 14, 2008
While there's plenty of things to do indoors at White River State Park just to the east of downtown Indianapolis it's discovering what's outside that is the real adventure on a sunny day. With rocks to climb on, modern art to admire, dozens of paths and plenty of open space to run, White River State Park will poop your kid out in no time flat. Below are a few of the different things you can do Read more...
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