The United States first Union Station was built in 1888, right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Over the last 100 years, the station has been converted into many things, two of the biggest renovations being a mall in 1986 and then being converted to the Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Hotel in 1996. Crowne…
Tinker Cupping Classes Originally posted Mar. 30, 2019 – Updated Nov. 4, 2020 Say that three times fast – Tinker Coffee Company Cupping Class Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a huge coffee fan. My husband as well, maybe even more so. From our first date being at a coffee shop, falling in love…
Spring Break in Indianapolis Updated March 2024 Spring break is right around the corner, and I’ve been organizing a list of activities to keep the kids busy during our “staycation” in Indianapolis. Think about staying home for Spring break or traveling? We will explore our little part of Indiana in the Indianapolis area. Maybe you…
Midwest+Coffee = where I’m at. I got the opportunity to be a guest at a coffee festival last weekend and it was grand. And held in central Indiana at the beautiful Biltwell Center located near downtown Indianapolis. If you haven’t explored the Biltwell then, well, I suggest you do. It’s a fabulous event center that…
Indianapolis is great for families! The fabulous, family-friendly city of Indianapolis is in the bulls-eye of Indiana. This widespread city is home to some of the best attractions and activities for children, families, and couples. A quick internet search of “things to do in Indianapolis” will prove this, but as an Indiana native, I can…
Updated November 2025 It’s the most wonderful time of the year! At least, in my opinion. According to one of the most popular Christmas songs written by songwriters Edward Pola and George Wyle in 1963, it is, too. I love Christmas in Indiana and throughout the Midwest. That is why I’ve compiled a list of…
