The Slow Summer Promise It started with a conversation I wasn’t totally prepared for. School let out, the kids were home, and the calendar suddenly looked very different for the kids, except mine and my husband’s was the same. Because mom and dad still have jobs. We still have deadlines, meetings, inboxes, and all the…
There is something quietly extraordinary about motherhood. It does not ask for applause. It does not wait for a standing ovation. It shows up at 2am when someone has a fever. It packs the lunches and remembers the permission slips and sits in the bleachers in the rain. It holds space for the hard conversations…
Spring break is almost here! If you’re like most Michiana parents, you’re equal parts excited and low-key dreading it. A week off school with kids who have energy to burn? Let’s just say the pressure is real. But here’s the thing — you don’t need to road trip to Chicago or book a hotel to…
Why Do We Hate Dishes So Much? We have posted a few articles here about different recipes and fun things to throw together that your whole family will love. And while some of us may not mind cooking as much as others, usually the act of cleaning up after you make dinner is what truly…
Hey there, neighbors! We’re so glad to be back. December was a whirlwind of holiday chaos (weren’t we all just trying to keep our heads above water?), but here we are in the new year and it just feels good to take a breath and reflect. That’s what What’s Good in Our ‘Hood is all…
When “Saving” Means More Than Money We talk a lot about saving money here at What’s Good in Our ‘Hood, because who doesn’t love a great deal? However, we want to talk about a different kind of saving, the kind that gives you back your time, your energy, and your peace of mind. The kind…
October is HERE, and you know what that means – cozy sweaters, pumpkin everything, and let’s be real… trying to figure out what’s for dinner while the grocery bill keeps climbing. This month, I wanted to share some fall comfort food recipes that won’t spook your budget. Whether you’re feeding your little monsters after a…
You Can’t Escape AI Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, now. People are talking about it, internet platforms are integrating with it, and its becoming a tool that people use in their everyday life. I even talked to a girl who said she was using it to plan her entire wedding! AI bots like Chat GPT and…
Be the Good As you know, we love celebrating the people who give back to our community. This time, we wanted to talk about an opportunity that Federated Media had to be the good in our neighborhood, and how you can also make a difference. Back in mid-June, several members of our team met bright…
Why Summer & Savings don’t Always go Together We are in the height of summer time! Have you been having a memorable summertime? Have you been getting out and making memories, or choosing to stay home to try and save a little? With rising costs everywhere and an economy that is a little bit scary,…