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Dressing Up

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...

There's more to fall than halloween

October 28, 2008

As a kid two things came to mind when I heard the word Halloween. Costumes and candy. Even now as a parent when the subject of Halloween comes up the two front runners are still costumes and candy. There's so much more to Halloween and the entire fall season surrounding it than costumes and candy and while it may seem like a stretch to come up with activities that don't involve taffeta, plastic  Read more...

Indianapolween or Hallodianapolis

October 21, 2008

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, while it was all about the candy when I was younger, dressing up has always been the part I looked forward to most on Halloween. Things haven't changed with the youngest generation in my house, any excuse she can find to leave the house in costume is welcome. This is probably the first year that she "gets" Halloween and has had an opinion on her costume  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...

Finding the Perfect Place for the Perfect Birthday Party.

June 03, 2008

In theory it seems like hosting a party in your own backyard for a dozen little people would be a bargain compared to all those fancy parties offered at various locations throughout the city. After hosting three birthday parties myself, I'm here to say those fancy parties are worth looking into. After invitations, food, drinks, themed decorations and the joy that is keeping track of a dozen  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 be a prince(ess) for a day.

May 23, 2008

I'm guessing if you have kids you have costumes. Dress up clothes. Accessories. And if you don't have them specifically in child sizes your child has no problem borrowing your heels, bling and daddy's ties. But what do you do when your child is all dressed up with no where to go? You find somewhere to go of course. Thankfully with small imaginations it doesn't take much for them to play along  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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