Nicole Sipe
Nicole Sipe is the editor of Indy's Child and Southwest Ohio Parent magazines. She has a BA in Journalism from California State University Northridge, and has been involved in the print and digital publishing world for most of her life. Born and raised in Southern California, Nicole traded the city and sun for corn and creeks, and now lives in central Indiana with her husband, two sons and Collie. Her latest book for children, “All About Me! Art Journal” was published in 2022 by Walter Foster Jr. In her spare time, she likes traveling with her family, enjoying good food and drink, volunteering at her children’s schools and around her community, and practicing yoga.
Holiday Fun
Christmas Nights of Lights in Indianapolis 2025
Christmas Nights of Lights returns to the Indiana State Fairgrounds for the 2025 holiday season. Drive through more than a million synchronized lights set...
Guides
Indianapolis Restaurants Where You Can Eat in an Igloo
Central Indiana can be chilly for at least half of the year. So, what do you do when you want to dine outdoors, but...
Blog
Hope, Healing and Expertise at Hancock Health
These past few years, I’ve had cancer on my mind more than any other time in my life. First, my mom was diagnosed with...
Little Foodies
Black House Cafe is a Frightfully Fun Coffee Shop in Fountain Square
Need some caffeine with a side of the creeps? Black House Cafe in Fountain Square is a hauntingly fun coffee shop that blends creative...
Exploring the Midwest
A Magical Family Vacation to Mackinac Island
The charming streets without a car in sight. The horse-drawn carriages and the clip-clop sound that's ever present. The smell of chocolate in the...
Exploring the Midwest
Lake Geneva in Wisconsin offers a Little Bit of Luxury for Families Looking for a Lakeside Getaway
Looking for a lakeside getaway in the Midwest? Consider Lake Geneva in Wisconsin! This resort city is known for its beautiful mansions that overlook...
Indiana Day Trips
Nashville, Indiana in Brown County is the Perfect “Momcation” Getaway
Traveling with kids can be fun and rewarding, but sometimes parents just need a grown-up getaway to recharge. That’s exactly why I took a...
Little Foodies
12 Fun Indianapolis Restaurants for Kids
When dining with kids, the restaurant you choose makes all the difference. If the environment isn't fun and welcoming to children, your restaurant experience...
Exploring the Midwest
Great Family-friendly Fun in Grand Rapids, MI
My family and I have road tripped all around Michigan, and we have come to one conclusion: We love Michigan! Recently, we visited Grand...
Little Foodies
Little Foodies: Chill’n Camp Tea & BBQ
If you can't get to the campground this season, there's another option: Chill'n Camp Tea & BBQ in Castleton! This camping-themed restaurant serves boba...
Playgrounds
Nature Adventure Playground at Jill Perelman Pavilion
There is no shortage of fun parks and playgrounds in Carmel. The nature adventure playground -- tucked into the woods behind Jill Perelman Pavilion...
Sponsored Content
Recreation inSites is the Local Company Behind Some of Indy’s Best Playgrounds
My two sons are incredibly active. Although they are tweens and teens now, one of the ways I would burn off some of their...