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39 Adventures Updates | Willowfield Lavender Farm

As summer winds down, I'm realizing that my days are growing shorter for accomplishing all my 39 adventures before my 40th birthday! So I'm kicking it into gear, recapping where I've been and making plans to tackle the rest of the list before the big day comes! I have to say I'm pleased with the progress thus far . I really did savor summer this year and that's saying something for a girl that hates hot! We spent so many days by the pool that I actually have a tan. Woot! I've read amazing books. Enjoyed a summer concert, built a blanket fort on a rainy day, tried new foodie experiences and one of my favorites - visited a local Lavender Farm. And oh peeps, Willowfield Lavender Farm was amazing! And best of all I got to tackle this list item with baby girl and my sister in tow. Here's my ten favorite things about Willowfield Lavender Farm: The proprietors - Kieran and Elizabeth O'Connor! Such genuine souls. Their love of gardening, nature and l

Indiana State Fair Confessions

I got a totally delightstruck preview of the 2018 Indiana State Fair last night on Fair Eve courtesy of the Indiana Soybean Alliance . There's a certain magic being at the State Fair grounds on the eve of the fair. It was wonderful, but I learned that I've never REALLY done the fair. Yes, I've dabbled over the years, but I've never fully immersed myself in all of it's wonderful offerings. So... this Indy chick has a few State Fair confessions for you. Plus my top picks for must-dos this year, so you're not a dabbler like me. My Indy State Fair Confessions I hate hotness. I'm an A/C kind of girl. August is hot, peeps. At most, we are usually at the fair for an hour or two at a time each year. We've never spent a whole day there. After last night's behind the scenes golf cart tour, I might just be saying let the sweat roll and spending more time strolling and exploring this year. There is so much to love! I had never done The Glass B