Scotty’s Brewhouse: An Indiana Gem
Saturday, April 14, 2012
If you’re a reader of blogs, then you probably get what I mean when I mention the term Internet Celebrity. It’s the online persona that you love. The person you follow on facebook and/or twitter because everything they post is so interesting/funny/relevant to your life. I got to meet one of my favorite internet celebrities [...]
Indiana: Fun Holiday Activities and Ways to Save
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Last year was a really fun Christmas for us because it was the first year my oldest son had an idea of what was going on. But this year is turning out to be even more enjoyable…and it’s not even December. He absolutely LOVES all things Christmas. He loves the music, the stories, the TV [...]
[ended] Tour Indiana: Win a Trip to Lake Michigan’s South Shore
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tamara Sz: Third time’s the charm….the first two winners haven’t claimed their prize, so you are now the winner of the 2-night vacation package to Northwest Indiana. Please email theaverageparent[at]gmail[dot]com within TWO business days to claim your prize.
This has been such a fun summer for me. When I attended the Indiana Tourism Expo a few [...]
[ended] 5 Admissions to BounceU for $18 + Win a Prize Pack worth $100 from Eversave
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Congratulations, Sarah. You won the contest for the BounceU pass and $50 in Save Rewards from Eversave. To claim your prize, please confirm that you received my email within two business days and I’ll forward your contact information to the Eversave rep.
Have the summertime boredom blues set in at your house yet? We’re only a month in and I [...]
Indy’s Children’s Museum: Top Pick for Locals & Out of Towners
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Oh, how I love The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis! I bought my family’s membership through a daily deal site about 6 months ago and can guarantee that they have a customer for life…well at least as long as my kids are young.
If you’re from Indy, you know that the Children’s Museum is one of the best [...]
Indiana Tour: Score a 2 night stay at Ivy Court Inn and Suites in South Bend for $109
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Have you always dreamed of visiting the historic Notre Dame campus? Now you can with this deal from Eversave’s Indianapolis deal. For just $109, you can get a 2 night stay at Ivy Court Inn and Suites in South Bend, which is just minutes from campus. It’s not valid on “special events” dates, which I’m [...]
Indiana Tour: Savings for June
Monday, May 23, 2011
Interested in joining my Indiana Tour this summer? If so, you’ll want to check out this list of Indiana deals for June. Some interesting ones include an Indianapolis Children’s Museum Lodging package, a Spring Mill State Park Getaway for $199, and an overnight package in Ft. Wayne including tickets to Science Central for $109 (check [...]
Indiana Tour: Getting to know Indiana Wines
Monday, May 23, 2011
I bet you didn’t know that Indiana is known for its wineries? I didn’t know until moving here, but now that I’m here, it makes total sense. With its rich soil and strong growing season, Indiana provides the ideal conditions for grape growing. Now, I’m not going to lie…I really don’t know much about wine. [...]
Indiana Tour: Summer Fun for the Kids + Ways to Save
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The summer is upon us…well, technically it’s still spring, but preschool is about to let out and I have 3 months of empty days to fill with fun activities for my family. What I love about summer is that there is so much to do…and plenty of opportunities to do it affordably. Of course we’ll [...]
[ended] Win tickets to the Indy 500 Festival Community Day thx to @AverageParent and @IndyChevy #ChevyFun
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Congratulations, kelly gray, you won 4 tickets to the 500 Festival Community Day courtesy of Chevy Indy. Email theaverageparent [at] gmail [dot] com with your shipping information withing ONE business day to claim your prize.
Although I don’t really follow racing, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t get excited when the race comes to town. Considering [...]





