Since the fall I've been looking forward to the newest exhibit at Conner Prairie - the Treetop Outpost. And July 1, 2016 it opens!! I was able to get a sneak peek earlier in the week and was amazed at the entire experience. When you leave Prairietown and enter the Nature Walk you are greeted with…
Read MoreHave you heard of The Cake Bake Shop in Broad Ripple (a trendy, hip community on the north side of Indianapolis)? Delectable Cake. Check. Adorable location. Check. Insanely incredible (albeit girly) atmosphere. Check. I can't begin to describe what this place encompasses. It makes for the perfect…
Read MoreCentral Indiana’s newest outdoor experience opens July 1 at Conner Prairie. Treetop Outpost is a 6,000-square-foot destination nestled in woods that features a four-story treehouse. Surrounding the 45-foot-tall treehouse are experience areas that will allow visitors of all ages to investigate…
Read MoreI love it when two ideas come together to make a great event! The city of West Lafayette has created such an event with Art in Bloom. Art and gardening—who knew they could be meshed to introduce visitors to clever, new ideas? Art in Bloom will occur on Saturday, June 25, 2016, from 10am-2pm. The…
Read MoreI like trying new places to eat. Especially when they are as yummy as East End Grill in Lafayette. Located in the heart of downtown it offers a great stop to wet the whistle (craft beers!) and satisfy the hunger. Example one: Salad. I don't order it often, but when I do, I want it to look like this…
Read MoreWe lived on a dairy farm when first married so I know some of the challenges dairy farmers face and the steps involved in caring for livestock. For those of you who have not had that privilege—and yes, I consider living on a farm a privilege – you can learn about many details during a visit to Fair…
Read MoreI love being in the country. Having grown up surrounded by the quiet of farm fields and pastures, I yearn for that same peacefulness in the hustle of today’s schedules. Often my husband, who also grew up in the country, and I will drive through the rural area around our town, just to immerse…
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If you are looking for a peaceful, relaxing experience around Indy, I found your place. Nestled just 45 minutes southwest of Indy lies Willowfield Lavender Farm. Let me first introduce you to Kiernan and Elizabeth ... the wonderfully adorable owners of the lavender farm. If you spend more than 30…
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I can't imagine the joy of living near a pie shop. I love pie of any kind – cream, fruit, even Jello. The only kind I don't care for is gooseberry and that has to do with a childhood incident we won't go into. Lisa’s Pie Shop near Atlanta, in Hamilton County, is a place that could be my second…
Read MoreA. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale In Lincoln City, you would expect to learn a lot about Abraham Lincoln’s childhood in Indiana. This summer, however, you will not just learn about his history, but see it come to life in the musical, A. Lincoln: A Pioneer Tale! The musical is performed at the beautiful…
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