6 Reasons to Shop Locally
“Shop local. Support locally sourced products and services. Support small businesses.”
These are a few mantras you have no doubt heard many times over the last few years, as a push to move away from the sterile and impersonal environments of big-box chains and department stores have swept through North America. But, while there is an increased willingness on the part of consumers to throw some extra coin at small businesses, others may see this push as nothing but a fad or trend. After all, are the benefits of shopping local that well known? As we enter this new decade, we at Indy Times wanted to share a few reasons why supporting local is beneficial for everyone and how small businesses change the community for the better. Read More. . .
These are a few mantras you have no doubt heard many times over the last few years, as a push to move away from the sterile and impersonal environments of big-box chains and department stores have swept through North America. But, while there is an increased willingness on the part of consumers to throw some extra coin at small businesses, others may see this push as nothing but a fad or trend. After all, are the benefits of shopping local that well known? As we enter this new decade, we at Indy Times wanted to share a few reasons why supporting local is beneficial for everyone and how small businesses change the community for the better. Read More. . .
Lifestyle
Meaningful Work-Life Balance in the Midst of Covid-19 ChaosIt's no surprise that the pandemic is taking a toll on our physical and mental well-being. These tips can help.
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Why Artisans Will Be Powerful in the New EconomyA community’s ability to generate a livelihood through its artisan traditions generates far more cohesion, pride and meaning than the all too common rural dispersion into crowded and polluted urban centers for day wages.
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Escape Your Head: How Overthinking Is Hurting Your BusinessInstead of doing it, whatever it is — that book, a podcast, losing weight, ending a relationship, starting a business or simply taking a risk you know you should be taking — we come up with excuses, scenarios of why it won’t work, why we aren’t enough, and why it’s ultimately going to fail. Read more.
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The Heartland Apple Festival is a two-weekend event taking place during the first two weekends in October, this year falling on October 3rd- October 4th & October 10th- October 11th from 9am-6pm each day. Beginning in 1986, the Heartland Apple Festival has grown into a family tradition for members of Hendricks County and the surrounding area! Come help us celebrate the fall harvest with farm family fun and games!
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Healthy Food
8 ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRINKSThese anti-inflammatory drinks are an easy, delicious, and natural way to fight inflammation. Not only are they packed with antioxidants and nutrients, but they come in an array of vibrant colors and flavors that will give your immune system the boost it needs. From teas (including turmeric tea and elderberry tea), to smoothies (blueberry smoothie, turmeric smoothie, and carrot beet smoothie), juices (green juice), and tonics (jamu and ginger shot!), there's something for everyone.
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Gardening
Canna Lily Care!Learn how to take care of your Cannas along with Wyatt! Let us bring our gardens to yours!
Excelsa Gardens grows plants that you won’t find at your average nursery. Mark, Susan and Colin Friedrich are the owners of Excelsa which is located on 30 acres in Loxahatchee, Florida. “We provide a broad range of quality exotic and unusual plant varieties as well as many of the classic favorites”, explains the family. www.excelsagardens.com |
Skydive Indianapolis
Josephine Wagers - Tandem Skydive at Skydive IndianapolisIt's everything we are — tandem skydivers, AFF students & experienced, licensed skydivers. All in one amazing video, courtesy of our own Andre!
Book a skydive on our website: https://www.skydiveindianapolis.com/ 3009 W. State Route 28 Frankfort, IN 46041 For GPS Directions: "Frankfort Municipal Airport |
