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How your family can participate in Indy Do Day
Indy Do Day - an initiative to capture "the good we do" and inspire 30,000 residents around Indy to volunteer - returns September 27-29. Here are ways your family can help...
Kids Bees Workshop :: Our event recap with Bee Public
We called Bee Public and said: Tell us about the birds and the bees... okay maybe JUST the bees for now. Here's a recap of our latest event outing:
The Eskenazi Health Sky Farm :: CityMoms Report
Consider this your confirmation: There IS a Sky Farm on top of Eskenazi Hospital, and yes, it's perfect for Scout troops, field trips and group outings.
The 2018 Indiana State Fair is a must do/go/see/ok run
“Our State Fair is a Great State Fair!” The 2018 Indiana State Fair runs thru August 19, and we have alllllll the photos to prove why this year's event is a must-do/go/see/ok run already. #IndianaStateFair
Back to school with... Goldfish Swim School? Affirmative.
How do back to school plans and Goldfish Swim School work together? Really well, actually. It's the perfect time to enroll in swim lessons and here's why: #hosted.
Small Wonders at the Indiana State Museum :: CityMoms Report
When the Indiana State Museum offered an opportunity to checkout their new Small Wonders preschool program, CityMom Katie + family fluttered right over.
A new playspace on the downtown canal? Yes please.
Some critics have voiced opposition over the future downtown canal Indianapolis playspace...To that, we ask: WHY? #OpinionPiece
Museum of Miniature Houses :: CityMoms Report
CityMom Abby writes: "There’s so much to look at, I know the Museum of Miniatures in Carmel is a place we'll have to visit multiple times to truly appreciate all the details."
It happened in our little town :: A school shooting, part 1
The following is one of a two-part series on school shootings. The first is an intimate account of the recent shooting at Noblesville West Middle School, experienced by CityMom Abby.
The Tie Dye Lab :: CityMoms Report
Face it: We've all had a bad hair dye job... So it's total retribution that our CityMoms + families hit Tie Dye Lab in Avon for a GREAT one {with kids in tow!}.
Putting fear away :: One mom's experience with Goldfish Swim School
Levi is 3 years old. Last year, he was fearless in the water. This winter Levi refused to get into the water without crying... enter Goldfish Swim School. #sponsored
Summer Wonderland is alive at Newfields :: CityMoms Report
Move over John Mayer. Newfields is bringing a new 'wonderland' to the table: Summer Wonderland, Spectacular Creatures is now open across the campus.
The first Indiana Diaper Bank launches: How you can help
The Indiana Diaper Bank is serving a huge need across our state: 100% of monetary donations go towards purchasing diapers and every diaper goes directly to a local organization. Read on how you can help.
Home Depot Kids Workshop :: CityMoms Report
Hand us a hammer, we're going in. In this CityMoms Report, member Amy details why the Home Depot Kids Workshop is a put-this-on-your-list activity for your budding architect, construction guru or run-of-the-mill noisemaker.
5 tips for taking kids fishing in Indiana
When the folks at Outdoor Empire reached out to us with tips on taking kids fishing for the first - or millionth! - time, we were hooked. Here are 5 tips for taking kids fishing in Indiana:
Goldfish Swim School offers free water safety presentations
Amazing! Goldfish Swim School in Indianapolis has announced they offer free water safety programming for local schools and community organizations in the Indy area. #sponsored
What we're excited about at Conner Prairie in 2018
What really helps usher in warm Indianapolis weather? The opening of the outdoor grounds at Conner Prairie. And we're like all kinds of ready for 2018.
How to encourage your timid kid to try swim lessons
You all know THAT kid. Sobbing. Begging you not to make her get near that pool. Clinging to you in her wet swimsuit. Here's my experience with having a timid kid in swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School. #sponsored
The Town Mouse and Country Mouse arrives to IRT
As a parent, I am so shamelessly in love with how the IRT focuses on building a lasting relationship with their future theater-goers. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse runs thru March 25th.
4 Water safety tips, just in time for Spring Break
If your family is headed to the beach, a waterpark, or a staycation at your fave local hotel, water time is popular for many Spring Breakers. To prep, here are 4 water safety tips from Goldfish Swim School. #sponsored

