Hendricks County Insider

What started as an online boutique in 2018, has grown into an adorable storefront. Sugar Pine Boutique has found a place to call home, right in Downtown Plainfield. Owner, Jill Duke, resides in Avon, but decided to open her store front boutique in…

As we work our way through this pandemic, we have reached Stage 5 in Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Back on Track Indiana plan. The change, which begins Saturday, Sept. 26, puts Indiana in the final stage of its recovery replacing Stage 4.5, which the…

I've always considered trying holistic alternatives for various reasons, so when I was given the opportunity to check out Alsum Organics in Plainfield, Indiana, I was excited for the experience. But getting started on holistic alternative products…

Raymond Embry used to travel a lot for work and while visiting various places across the country, he noticed various entertainment options at different places. He had seen gaming lounges and virtual reality cafes. He had seen basketball-related…

I’m a salty snack guy, so checking out a new popcorn shop in Brownsburg couldn’t have been a better treat for me. As soon as I walked inside the small PopAKernal shop, I could immediately smell that enticing popcorn scent wafting through the air even…

It's been far too long since we've celebrated our Black-Owned tourism businesses in Hendricks County. We're taking this opportunity to step into the conversation to support racial diversity. We want to be part of the resources available in our…

You can't see me as you read this, but I'm wearing two hats right now. One hat is that of a Visit Hendricks County blogger. The other hat is that of the Assistant Superintendent of Hendricks County Parks & Recreation -- the agency that is bringing a…

My husband and I tend to get in a rut when it comes to what’s for dinner. I’ll admit that I’m not typically an adventurous foodie, but I do love seeking out new types of cuisine when I’m traveling. I decided it was time to get out of our food comfort…

It's a few weeks into the new year and hopefully everyone is still on track for accomplishing those 2020 health and fitness goals! Ladies, now that goals are set and workouts have started, it's important to find high-quality athletic wear that is…

Liquid nitrogen smoke billowing over the counter top as ice cream is made to order while cakes and coffee tempt you on the other side of the shop. That was my first impression as I walked into Gee’s Nice Cream and Joy’s Cakery in Plainfield, Indiana…