Spend the day in Lake County

As we move into warmer weather, there are plenty of inviting activities and destinations calling our names. Right here in Northwest Indiana, you’ll find many possibilities for a family fun day trip.

Stitches for his birthday

One year in T-ball I remember one of my sons being positioned near the pitcher when a ball was hit his way, hitting him right in the center of the chest. The force of the hit knocked him back a bit and I heard other parents gasp. As I’ve learned to do after many years of parenting, I didn’t …

Mom Moments: Such a gift to spend time with new parents, babies

I recently left my part time job as a hospital newborn photographer. It was a hard thing to do because I’d been at it over two years and I was at the hospital I wanted to be at (the one my kids were born at) and I absolutely adore newborns, especially in those first couple of days where they…

Mom Moments moves online

Those were shows with these idealistic families and these mothers who always looked perfect and always knew what to say and how to fix a situation.

Carrie Steinweig

Mom Moments: What Would June Do?

Those were shows with these idealistic families and these mothers who always looked perfect and always knew what to say and how to fix a situation.

Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Ill.

Getting a peek at the presidency

Several presidents have ties to the Midwest and for those who are eager to learn more, there are exhibits that outline their lives and careers.

President

Figures of Abraham Lincoln and his family in front of a replica White House at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum.

Fitness video games offer grown-up workouts, family fun

With many new game system consoles and video games making their way into homes in the region over the holidays, you may have the makings of a good workout sitting right in your entertainment cabinet.

Holiday events added at Fair Oaks Farms

If you've yet to visit one of the region's most popular family friendly attractions, Fair Oaks Farms, now is a great time to do so as special weekend holiday events are taking place.