As a kid, it was always a treat to get doughnuts. We'd usually get them at the local grocery store bakery or even on the rare occasion, my mom would make them at home. Nothing fancy, but delicious. Today's doughnuts seem extra fancy compared to my…
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I love shopping in small businesses any time of year, but particularly on the upcoming Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Not only can I find unique gifts and great sales but I, like many, enjoy supporting families in my own community. Small Business…
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Whether visiting a new town or creating your own staycation over fall break, Hendricks County has options ranging from relaxing nature trips to entertaining family fun to keep everyone satisfied. I love the fall season with the crisp air, fall…
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What started as a desire to raise funds for a local animal rescue turned into a thriving business. In February 2021, Presley Pullan decided to create charcuterie boxes for a Valentine’s fundraiser to support a local animal rescue. With a little help…
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Even with full-time jobs and four girls with busy extracurricular schedules, Wes and Tara Gray, owners of Everbowl in Brownsburg, wanted something more for their family. They dreamed of opening a business as a family to teach their daughters through…
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In 1974, Mike and Linda Hilligoss took over ownership of a bakery that had shut down on the south side of Brownsburg. The husband-and-wife duo named their new venture, Hilligoss Bakery, and handled all parts of the business for a year-and-a-half…
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Have you ever visited a new town or city and felt like you spent more time trying to find locations and traveling from one thing to the next making it more about logistics than really taking it all in? Personally, I love those places where I can park…
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Hendricks County has a handful of great and delicious local donut shops. But Al's Donuts in Plainfield is one that stands out. In business for decades, Al’s Donuts recently changed ownership but their recipes have been passed along to the new…
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I just returned to Hendricks County, Indiana from a three-day youth sports tournament in another town, and it was the type of tournament that all youth sports families are familiar with: play a game, wait for hours, play another game, wait until the…
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While a special occasion is not required to visit Creation Cookies Cafe, I decided Mother's Day weekend was the perfect time to pop in to Danville's newest hotspot for all things sweet and savory. This year I decided to create my own Mother's Day…
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