Hendricks County Insider

On a recent sunny weekend day, I found myself long on time and short on money. The kids wanted to get out of the house so, based on a friend’s recent suggestion, we piled into the family vehicle and took off in search of outdoor public art in…

August in Indiana means back-to-school time. It's that time for my family, too, but as homeschoolers, we aren't returning to a building. Instead, we're getting our curriculum ready and planning our activities for the year. Most homeschoolers (my…

During the recent stay-at-home orders, many people found they had time available to dig into their hobbies or learn new ones, hence the popularity of the #quarantinebaking hashtag. For me and my friends, we were ready for this moment. As…

I’m all about doing plenty of research before I visit a new community. I make a list of must-sees, but I also try and add a few off-the-beaten-path places. Here’s a list of five such places that many locals may not even know about, but that I would…

A lot has changed in the last month. Kids' schools, along with many other things, have been closed until further notice. As we all try to adjust to our new normal here in Central Indiana, I thought I would share a few things local businesses are…

With Spring Break approaching for many kids and adults, we like to provide alternatives here in Central Indiana to the more expensive and distant spring break destinations. You can spend a long weekend or even a week here, have great fun and save…

Chances are pretty good that when you hear about Hendricks County, Indiana, you're familiar with many of our main attractions. Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg is home to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals and many other motorsports events on…

Mary Perrin loves to create. Her wood shop, She Wood Know, opened this past July and is nestled off Northfield Drive in Brownsburg, Indiana, behind Hoosier Trainer. Her business is multi-faceted, which is what makes it so interesting and unique. It’s…

Before you know it, 2020 will be upon us! Whether you're celebrating a wonderful 2019, thanking the stars for the end of 2019 and a fresh start in 2020, or somewhere in between, we have some great options here in Hendricks County, Indiana, to spend…

My kids will be on a break from school soon, and that means it will be my job to keep them occupied all day. Usually the first few days are fun and exciting, and then I start to hear: "Mom! I'm bored!" After that comes the fighting and arguing! It…