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Tuesday
02Feb2010

Hike Around the City

DateTuesday, February 2, 2010 at 5:24PM

The other day I was thinking about hiking trails around the city, and realized that I didn't know of many besides going to the local park. So I did an internet search and stumbled across the Indianapolis Hiking Club.



To join there are three requirements:
-Be at least 18 years of age
-Have hiked with the Club on two occasions as a guest
-Be recommended by any member

You don't have to be invited to go on a hike- just show to any of the scheduled hikes. Membership costs $15 a year, or $22 for a family. The hike schedule can be found on the website. Multiple hikes are held daily and occur all over the city, including various malls, parks, and neighborhoods.

A great way to meet people, get outdoors and get some exercise. So lace up those shoes and set off on an adventure!

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Tuesday
19Jan2010

Buy Groceries and Help Haiti

DateTuesday, January 19, 2010 at 5:17PM

We all know and love our local grocery store chain Marsh, and here's just one reason why. While buying some much needed groceries today I was able to donate money to the Red Cross that would go directly to helping Haiti. They have little slips of paper at the register with barcodes on them, that vary in monetary ammount ($1, $2, and $5). After they scan them, you get to keep your slip of paper that reads, "I donated $_ to support Disaster Relief in Haiti". It was quick, easy and painless.

Please help Haiti through this devestating time. Next time you buy groceries at Marsh, donate to the Red Cross when checking out.

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Friday
18Dec2009

Holiday Cookie Time!

DateFriday, December 18, 2009 at 1:31PM

Hey gals, I don't know about you, but the holidays always get me in a baking mood! And have I got a recipe for you (I borrowed it from Pillsbury, so be sure to thank them for the yummyness!). Not only are these cookies delicious (and hard to stop eating!), but they are easy to make and they look good too!

Give these as a gift and they'll be asking you for cookies all year long!

Soft Ginger-Pumpkin Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

Prep time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Start to finish: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Yields 4 dozen

Ingredients:
Cookies
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting
1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 to 4 tablespoons milk

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, crystallized ginger, 3/4 cup softened butter, the pumpkin and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in remaining cookie ingredients to form soft dough. (If dough is too soft, refrigerate for about 15 minutes)

2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Slightly flatten balls.

3. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets to cooking racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

4. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Immediately spread frosting on cooled cookies.

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Tuesday
08Dec2009

Holiday Fun Around the City

DateTuesday, December 8, 2009 at 1:09PM

Looking for some holiday fun around the city? Here are some ideas to get you in the holiday spirit.

  • If you enjoy Christmas lights then you’ll love Christmas at the Zoo. With thousands of twinkling lights, and the new Winter Wonderland exhibit in the White River Gardens you’ll be able to check out the animals and get into the holiday spirit. Christmas at the Zoo runs until December 30th from 5-9pm at reduced rates. Visit www.indyzoo.com or call (317) 630-2001 for more info.
  • Check out Christmas at Lilly House on the grounds of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. The house is decorated reminiscent of the 1930s and 40s and runs through January 3rd. What’s more is that admission is free!

                  Hours are as follows:

                  Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays : 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                  (ends January 3)
                  Sundays : 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (ends January 3)
                  Thursdays and Fridays : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (ends January 3)
                  Except December 25 and January 1

          For more information visit www.imamuseum.org or call
          (317) 923-1331

  • Check out more lights at Broad Ripple Village Lights Up! on Saturday, December 12th from 3-9pm, when homes and businesses go all out to decorate for Broad Ripple’s annual decorating contest. You’ll also be able to take free carriage rides, enjoy strolling entertainers and carolers, and see the lighting of the 21-foot tree. Visit www.discoverbroadripplevillage.com for more info.
  • For a bit of culture, go see A Christmas Carol at the Indiana Repertory Theater for just $25. The show runs through December 27th. Visit www.irtlive.com or call (317) 635-5252 for ticket information.

 

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Tuesday
01Dec2009

'Tis the Season: How to Give for Free

DateTuesday, December 1, 2009 at 12:10PM

The holiday season is a time of reflection and giving. Why not spread your generosity to those truly in need? At The Animal Rescue Site visitors are asked to "Click Here to Give - it's Free", and by doing so the clicker has donated food and care for a rescued animal living at a shelter. Funding is provided by the site's sponsors and the money raised is distributed among organizations supported by GreaterGood.org.

Furthermore, visitors can also click on tabs at the top of the page to visit sister sites, including The Rainforest Site, The Hunger Site, and The Breast Cancer Site. By clicking on the "Click Here to Give - it's Free" button on each site, visitors are donating much need assistance to those in need. Each site also has its own store that features products from the site sponsors. Many of these items are fair trade or further gifts of donation.

So why not take a few minutes out of your day to give? I know I do.


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