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With so many families looking for getaways closer to home, Hamilton County is the perfect location to consider for your next road trip. Even with current social distancing guidelines, you and your family can still find plenty of activities to do like outdoor recreation, museum, outdoor dining, train rides, parks, and more. The possibilities are endless.

Our family recently visited Hamilton County for a long weekend and it was exactly what we needed. These last few months have been challenging and we all needed to escape and explore a change in scenery. Read on to learn more about this family friendly getaway located in the heart of Indiana.

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The Peach Truck came to town yesterday delivering sweet Georgia Peaches and we were there for it. You will never taste a sweeter peach than these. My boys actually eat them like candy! This year I plan to share the goodness with friends again and learn to can or freeze them. My mouth is watering for Peach Cobbler and Peach Jam.

Count me in for any chance to spread some happiness with a giftie. I decided to put together a themed gift baskets with all things peach. After a quick Target curbside order and grocery visit, I ended up with several items. I included a peach colored tumbler, peach scented candle, peach gum, peach green tea drink packets, peach rings, peach sparkling water, dried peaches, peach pie Oliver wine, and of course fresh peaches from the Peach Truck.

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Spoil that special dad in your life this Father’s Day. Whether it’s your dad, your husband, grandfather, or any other man in your life, we rounded up some gift ideas sure to please them all. Let’s be real, the men in your life are notoriously hard to buy for because they get whatever they need when they need it. Check out these 25 unique gift ideas with some local options for that last-minute purchase.

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Thinking about starting a garden? This year with the current pandemic and summer activities canceled, we decided it was the best time to start a garden. Plus all the empty shelves at the grocery stores have most of us thinking about alternate ways to get or grow our own food. Gardening can also be a great learning experience for the entire family.

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Shopping for Mother’s Day this year during a pandemic might be challenging.  To add to the pressure, kids won’t be making cute little homemade gifts at school to bring home. So I wanted to put together a guide with Mother’s Day gift ideas for you when you’re shopping for your mom, step-mom, Mother-n-law, grandmother, or even better – to pass along to your husband.  Let’s face it most men need all the help that they can get while shoppping.

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I created a gift guide containing my favorite 25 items to fit any style or budget.  Most of the options also support local small businesses.  Don’t worry if you are not local, most of these shop owners will ship too.

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During this unprecedented time, many families are adjusting to a new normal with school closures and events cancelled. Being quarantined with your children for weeks on end is truly uncharted territory.  So you may be wondering just how are you going to entertain your kids.  Don’t let the Coronavirus affect your home, here is a list of 50 ways to beat boredom.

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Bundle up the family and head out into the great outdoors for an adventure that they won’t soon forget.  There is no doubt that winters in the Midwest can be downright cold.  However, there are still plenty of things to do outside like the Toboggan Run at Pokagon State Park.  This is one thing that you should add to your winter bucket list every year.

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Come cheer on your favorite local basketball team and bring the whole family.  We recently attended our first Mad Ants game at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and everyone had a blast.  Our boys really love basketball and my husband actually coaches their little league team.  It was the perfect opportunity to have them experience an official game and enjoy time together.

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Continue Reading“Fort Wayne Mad Ants Basketball: Fun for the Whole Family”