The Elkhart RiverWalk has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best “Best Riverwalk” award — and voting is open right now through Monday, April 6. That means we’ve got 28 days to show the rest of America what we already know: Downtown Elkhart is seriously special. 👉 Cast your vote here at USA TODAY 10Best Why […]

You finally made it to the party. The kids are with a sitter, you actually got dressed up (real pants and everything), and you’ve had a great time. But now it’s getting late, you’re exhausted, and all you can think about is your couch. So here’s the big question: Do you hunt down the host […]

You’ve been waking up at the crack of dawn, getting the kids fed, packing lunches, and somehow managing to squeeze in a quick bowl of cereal before the chaos of the day officially begins. You’ve been doing this for years. Maybe decades. And now, an etiquette expert wants to tell you you’ve been doing it […]

Let’s talk about something that probably hits close to home – and your wallet. Between the school drop-offs, office meetings, soccer practices, and everything else on your plate, when was the last time you actually thought about what you spend just to feel like yourself? Turns out, it’s a lot more than you might think. […]

Looking for the perfect way to shake off those winter blues and welcome spring with a splash? Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28, 2026, because the Leprechaun Leap is back at Re-Pete’s Simonton Lake Tavern in Elkhart, Indiana! Whether you’re brave enough to take the plunge or prefer to watch from dry land with […]

If you’re like me, you’ve probably convinced yourself that the fiddle leaf fig in your living room is basically a personal air purifier. Well, I’ve got some news that might make you rethink your plant collection — but stick with me, because this story has a happy ending. The Truth About Plants and Air Quality […]

Hey mama — you know that worn-out copy of The Cat in the Hat you’ve read roughly 4,000 times? Well, this week it’s getting its moment to shine. March 2nd is National Read Across America Day, also known as Dr. Seuss’s Birthday, and Michiana is celebrating in a BIG way. Whether you’ve got a tiny […]

Jeffing: You’ve been doing it all along — now it’s time to own it. Okay, real talk. You lace up your shoes, hit the pavement with the best intentions, and about five minutes in… your body has opinions. So you slow down to a walk, catch your breath, then pick it back up again. Sound […]

Let’s be real. Your phone isn’t just a phone anymore. It’s your calendar, your camera roll full of your kids’ soccer games, your banking app, your grocery list, and honestly? Your lifeline. So when it goes missing — whether it slipped out of your bag at Target or someone actually swiped it — the panic […]

Okay, real talk — when was the last time you actually washed your water bottle? Like, really washed it? If you’re like most of us, you probably fill it up, drink from it all day, maybe rinse it out at night, and call it good. But here’s the thing — that might not be cutting […]