As the holidays approach, many are seeking ways to make gift-giving more thoughtful and less stressful. While beautifully wrapped presents have their charm, experiences often hold greater meaning, creating cherished memories that last a lifetime. For…
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Bundling up the day after Thanksgiving or soon after and marching out to a tree farm with the family to cut down a live Christmas tree, hauling it back to the car and bringing it home is a memory you won’t forget. Hendricks County has a variety of…
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I love to shop in small businesses all year long but on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, it’s the perfect opportunity to visit that store I haven’t been to in a while and pick up a unique gift for the holidays. Visit Hendricks County recently…
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Lights are going up, trees are decorated, and stockings are hung. The only thing missing are the presents. Hendricks County, Indiana has a wide range of stores making it easy to find all the gifts you need…
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A few years ago, I was introduced to the Plainfield Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas and Fine Arts Show at Plainfield High School, and I was pleasantly surprised by how this annual Hendricks County, Indiana, event can take the pain out of shopping…
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We have entered November in Hendricks County, Indiana, and that means the holiday season is in full swing. Over the next two months, Hendricks County has train rides, a train show, holiday lights, ballet, theater, visits with Santa, a parade and…
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I’ve taken some knitting classes in the past and it’s safe to say I’m still very much a beginner but there’s something about crafting, learning something new and creating a finished product that appeals to me. Clearly, it appeals to a lot of people…
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Growing up in a small Indiana town with a nearby creek, I spent a lot of time catching crawdads, which also meant I had to pick up a fair number of rocks. Unknown to many residents, Indiana is a hotbed of rock discovery. The Wabash Valley Crinoid Bed…
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Everyone loves a late-summer, small-town festival. Steeped in traditions, entertainment, charity and good food, the Quaker Day Festival delivers on all fronts. This year's festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Plainfield Friends Church…
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Downtown Plainfield, Indiana, has undergone a transformation in recent years, and I love it! This area along U.S. 40 is full of revitalized energy. It's a great place to grab food, enjoy an event and even shop. Let's take a peek at what's happening…
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