Featured Posts, Lifestyle

Experience Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park

This post was sponsored by Rock the Ruins, The Vogue and Forty5. Tickets, parking and premium upgrades were provided by the promoter in exchange for content creation, but all thoughts and opinions about the event are my own. Founded in 2018, Rock the Ruins started as a one-day single concert event, and has grown into one of the best outdoor summer concert series in Indianapolis! Live music events are held at the gorgeous Holliday Park, […]

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Books, Featured Posts

Book Review: “100 Things to Do in Indiana Before You Die” by Jamie Ward

When Indiana comes to mind, what immediately enters your head? Is it corn? Maybe the Indianapolis 500, the Colts or the Pacers? For some, it’s probably one of those states in the middle of the country everyone flies over but can’t quite point to on a map. I hear you. I’ve lived here my whole life and know most people probably wouldn’t pick Indiana as a vacation spot. And even us Hoosiers don’t do state-cations […]

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Featured Posts, Travel

5 Things to Do in Fort Wayne, Indiana

My stay in Fort Wayne was hosted by Visit Fort Wayne, but all thoughts and opinions about my stay and activities are my own. Located in northeastern Indiana, Fort Wayne is the second largest city in the Hoosier state. It’s also a great day or weekend trip from Indianapolis, Chicago, South Bend, Detroit, Cleveland and many other Midwest cities. Whether you’re a solo traveler, couple or a family – there’s something for everyone in this […]

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Featured Posts, Travel

Portland Day Trip: Columbia River Gorge and Cannon Beach

There is so much to see, do, and eat around Portland, Oregon but if you want to get out of the city, there are many amazing day trips you can take. I had one day left of my trip, so I decided to rent a car and drive the Columbia River Gorge scenic byway. At the last minute, I also headed to the Oregon Coast to see the beautiful Cannon Beach. I would recommend that […]

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Featured Posts, Travel

Saguaro National Park: One Day Itinerary

*Visited in May 2021 Just outside the city of Tucson, Arizona a small National Park preserves some of the coolest cacti you will ever see. Saguaro National Park was established in 1994 and is divided into two sections – east and west. The saguaro cactus that you see there is native to the Sonoran Desert, do not grow anywhere else in the world and can get up to 75 feet tall! I spent an entire […]

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