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Bloomington Egg Hunt 2020

By LeeAnna P. on March 31, 2020 in Covid-19, Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

Bloomington families may not be able to attend some of our favorite Easter egg hunts this year, but with a little help from our local communities, we can go on an Easter egg hunt while still practicing social distancing. We’ve see the ‘rainbow walks’, ‘bear hunts’ and ‘chalk walks’ popping up in neighborhoods all over America, […]

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Lacing Up and the Ties That Bind: Reflecting on a Co-ed Sport

By Danica D. on November 4, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Mom

There are eight of them. Four boys and four girls. They attend a small school where the community is tight. They feel the absence when someone leaves, and they quickly know the new kid. They are multi-sport athletes, accomplished students, student leaders, community thespians, and likeable teenagers. And, every fall for the last five years, [...]

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Photographers hand can be seen taking a photo into a review mirror and a little boy can be seen sitting in the back seat as they travel down a road.

Day Trip: Terre Haute

By Mary U on August 20, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun, Mom

Looking for a fun day trip, but don’t want to fight construction and Indy traffic? My advice is, “Head west, young mom!” A little over an hour away, Terre Haute is an easy country drive from Bloomington and a great escape with plenty to do for kids of all ages. Terre Haute Children's Museum The [...]

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Hot Tips for a Cool Time at the State Fair

By Mary U on August 11, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Events, Just for Fun

Still thinking about taking in the Indiana State Fair, but worried about taking the kids? No sweat…well, it is August…there will be sweat....but no worries! There is plenty of time and I promise you will have a blast. Here are a veteran mom’s best Indiana State Fair tips. Get there early!!! Most buildings with exhibits [...]

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5 Summer Snack Trays That Won’t Disappoint Mom or Child

By Laura D. on June 23, 2019 in DIY, Entertainment and Activities, Food and Meal Planning, Mom

Do you ever get tired of handing your kiddos the same snack over and over that isn’t living up to your nutritional expectations or pleasing their taste buds? I finally got tired of thinking about making food all day and the endless options I needed to come up with in order to meet the desires [...]

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Blast Off this Summer with Space Fun

By Sarah Lynn on June 23, 2019 in Childcare and Education, Entertainment and Activities, Just for Fun

This summer marks the 50th anniversary of an event that changed the world - the moon landing! On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took those historic steps out of the Apollo 11 lunar module and ventured somewhere no human had been before. It's a bit mind-boggling to think about, especially when you [...]

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Life is a Highway…When You’re a Carpool Parent

By Danica D. on May 19, 2019 in boy mom, Entertainment and Activities, Hospitality, Just for Fun, Parenthood

There’s nothing quite like driving the 5th-grade boys’ sports carpool. What? A van load of five or six tweens doesn’t sound like a blessing? I just didn’t realize how sweet it was until I started driving the 7th-grade boys around. Teenagers. Now my vehicle smells like teen spirit (not in a good way) and I mostly drive [...]

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Don’t Let the Smile Fool You – When Mother’s Day Hurts

By Sarah Lynn on May 5, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Events, Mental and Emotional Health, Motherhood

Every once in a while I am scrolling through photos on my phone and come across a picture from my first Mother’s Day with my son two years ago. I look at that smiling image of my son and me, and I cringe a little inside. While far from picture perfect, we look serene and [...]

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There’s More Than Soybeans in Indiana

By Mary U on April 28, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Events, family vacataion

Indiana is awesome. I don’t just say that because I have deep Indiana roots and adore a good tenderloin sandwich. Our family loves to explore and learn about the people and places of our home state and summer is the perfect time to do it. Indiana is home to ancient seafloors and modern beaches. It [...]

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little boy in a local history museum looks at the exhibits with no emotion

Your Kids Don’t Have to Like It

By Chelsea P. on April 21, 2019 in Entertainment and Activities, Mom, Vacation and Travel

We all know how some road trips start with, "I don't want to go there!" or "Do we have to?" and when they get older, "Can't I just stay home?" I was that kid, my sister was that kid. We didn't get it and we didn't appreciate it. But, as an adult I've been prompted [...]

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