I grew up eating popcorn pretty often. My dad would make popcorn most nights. And he did it the old-fashioned way -- add oil and popcorn kernels into a big, heavy pot on the stove and wait until you hear the kernels finish popping. He usually only…
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I grew up in South Florida, so ice skating wasn't super common. We did live about 45 minutes away from an indoor ice skating rink, and my mom would drive me and my friends there when we were in middle school. And we loved it. Now my kids are getting…
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Even though it seems to be a mild fall so far, I know the cold days of winter will soon be here, and we will head inside more for play. With that in mind, I am grateful there are so many options in Hendricks County, Indiana, for creative places for…
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While making a holiday meal from scratch can be fun, it can also be a lot of work. If you are looking for a few places to make your Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other holiday meal a bit easier, you can find some great places nearby to help out…
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I’ve always felt like I fall in between an extrovert and an introvert –- maybe a social introvert or a quiet extravert? So, when I think of a perfect day to recharge and reenergize, it needs to be a great combination of alone time and social time…
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Fall in Indiana is beautiful but fall in Hendricks County, Indiana, is beautiful and delicious! Many local shops create special, fall-inspired dishes that are only available for a limited time. This isn't intended to be a comprehensive list by any…
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Hendricks County, Indiana, offers some great places to support local artists. I continue to be amazed at the places I've found local art -- both outside and inside. While there are official places to view local art such as the Gallery on the Square…
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After a two-year hiatus, the annual Doctoberfest is back! The event is hosted by Who North America in Camby, Indiana. Doctoberfest 2022 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22 and will feature events like they've had in the past. But, Who North…
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Even before moving to Hendricks County, I started visiting Beasley's Orchard in the fall for their Heartland Apple Festival. It's a place with lots of memories for me -- visiting with my mom and her sisters, visiting with just my aunt and now…
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Hendricks County is filled with great parks. There are small parks that offer new playgrounds and pickle ball courts like Stevens Park in Brownsburg and large parks that offer a variety of activities and facilities like Washington Township Park in…
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