Well, ok

Had heard the rumors but was hoping it wasn't true.

But this little message popped up when I went to open Google Reader today:

"Google Reader will not be available after July 1, 2013"

Good grief! Now what?? Currently undergoing the task of archiving all my subscriptions to cross over into Feedly. We will see how it goes.

:/

For reals google? For reals?? What is next? Gmail?? Blogger?? Hyperventilating! :(

2013 Easter Bunny Express

Our little miss loves trains! We have tracks that run near enough to our house that she can hear when one goes by - and loves it! For Christmas we had thought about getting tickets for the Polar Express train - but with so much going on during the holidays - we didn't.

But I just read about the White Water Valley Railroad Easter Bunny Express - and we got tickets! So excited to bring my little one up close and personal with a train! No more crying at the crossing arms asking "where's it going??" as the train whizzes by - nope! We will be ON a train! Yay! So fun!

Here's more information from off their website:

Easter Bunny Express - Saturday March 30, 2013

The 13th annual running of the Easter Bunny Express will depart from our Connersville Grand Central Station and make 4 round trips south to the Easter Bunny Patch 2 miles away. Don't forget your Basket. Come and meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for his Golden Egg. The egg hunt is open to ages 8 and under. Reservations are recommended. Prices are $9.00/person 2 and up. Train departs at 10am, 12pm, 2:30pm & 4:15pm. Train operates rain or shine.

Policies

* Tickets are non-refundable, non-transferable * Trains operate, rain or shine * Tickets will be available for pick up at the Connersville Station on March 30, 2013

http://tickets.whitewatervalleyrr.org/events/view/17

http://www.traintraveling.com/events/easter-trains/midwest.html#indiana

If your little one loves trains too - there are events all year long to check out! From mother's day to Christmas and more! http://www.whitewatervalleyrr.org/excursions/


Connect with Indiana railroad info on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/indianarailroads
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Whitewater-Valley-Railroad/111349705554052

Make and Take at the IMA

Adding this to our  list of fun (free) things to do around Indy

Make and Take at the Indianapolis Museum of Art

Every Saturday in March, noon-4 pm / Every Saturday and Sunday beginning in April, 1-4 pm

Star Studio
Free

Each month drop by the Star Studio Classroom to find new art-making projects inspired by works of art on view at the IMA. Projects are designed to be accessible and fun for museum visitors of all ages and all levels of art-making experience.

March / Dot, Dot, Dot
Collage circles of transparent papers, to create a colorful two-dimensional contemporary design.

April / “Architecting” Origami
Design and build an origami home using specialty patterned papers. Visit the historic Lilly House and Gardens to learn about furnishings and decorative arts from the 1930’s.

http://www.imamuseum.org/familyactivities/make-and-take

Rear Facing Carseats Past 1 Year

Saw this new Graco Snugride Rear Facing Carseat on Cool Mom Picks! We had our little one rear-facing until she was just about two years old.

She honestly never complained about having her legs squished - which they weren't really, and all the studies and research around rear-facing accidents with older kids etc shows it is safer, etc.

But for those who were concerned about the leg-room - this might be the way to go!

Finally, a rear-facing car seat that won't squish your toddler's legs - See more at: http://www.coolmompicks.com/2013/02/graco-snugride-rear-facing-car-seat.php#sthash.wkQba3fO.dpuf

Pinterest

I just had a jaw dropping moment ya all. I don't know why or how it didn't dawn on me before or how I didn't notice this in my stats but I have stuff being pinned from my blog.

Jaw.hits.floor.

See I am humble blogger, a sometimes sorta flaky blogger - one month I blog like crazy and then the next 3 I am a no show. It's life, right? Especially with a two year old!

But wow, thanks for the love everyone! :)

Beaming blogging gal over here. :)

And for those curious - here it is - my source page! Eek!!

http://pinterest.com/source/squirrelchatter.blogspot.com/

New Airwick Scents

It isn't everyday you hear someone rave over an airwick scent. Most are pretty ho-hum if not down right awful. The safest bet is always vanilla or vanilla cookie or something along those lines. I hate when our house smells a little stale - drives me nuts. And there's a few trouble areas I like to have plug ins by - like the cat litter box or the dog crate.

I have officially found two exceptions for the run of the mill ho-hum airwick scent - oh my these are good! :)

Both are National Park Limited Editions

American Samoa Ofu Island - Sweet Coconut and Island Palms

Grand Canyon - Cactus Flower & Warm Breeze  

Both are oh so good!

Community Offerings and Opportunities

I am always pleasantly surprised to find new things happen in my community. Such an abundance of classes, events and fun things to do no matter how old or young you are. Now these opportunities may not be hitting-you-in-the-face-obvious - you sometimes have to search them out - but still very awesome. Part of the frustration and surprise. We are a get-out-and-go type of family so these are always right up our alley.

Some recent things we have found are:

• Song and Dance classes offered at one of our local community centers for 2-3 year olds
• Aquatots Swim classes for under 4 year olds at a local middle school
• Yoga Preschool Classes for 3-5 year olds at a local library
• Free Outdoor Summer Concerts
• Free Easter Egg Hunts
• Ballroom Dancing Classes
• Composting Classes

In the past we have enjoyed:

• Free gardening classes at a local library
• Free sewing classes at a local library
• Free ornament decorating session at a local library around the holiday time where Delaney and I could make and take home an ornament
• Going Green classes at a local library complete with "green" freebies like CFL lightbulbs, water reducing showerheads, outlet insulators and more!
• Adult Easter Egg Hunts
• Rentable Plots at Community Garden
• Perrenial Plant Exchanges
• The lists goes on and on!

So fun to get out of the house, meet new people, and learn something new!

Do you know about the local resources right under your own nose? Go check out your local library's and community center's or YMCA's websites (and in the next town or two over) - you might be surprised what you find!

Greenwood Community Offerings
Greenwood Library Calendar
Franklin Community Offerings
Franklin Library Calendar
Indianapolis Libraries' Calendar