Ronda Myers-Waters's (rawaters) Blog

Home Sales in Northwest Indiana Remain Strong.  Northwest Indiana home sales were almost 5% higher in February of this year compared to February of last year.  A total of 496 new and existing homes were sold in Lake and Porter Counties this year compared to 472 last year according to the Greater ...

Dirty Dawgs and Chicks - Chesterton, IndianaLocated on Indiana Boundary in the Old Jewel Plaza219-983-1765The also serve BBQ from the famous Wagner's Ribs in Porter, IndianaThis is a great hangout.  They have Nathan's Hot Dogs, Wings, Burgers Polish Sausages and more.   If you miss listening to t...

THE PORT DRIVE-IN CHESTERTONBring back the memories of a Drive-in restaurant. The Port is celebrating it's 50th  year in business.  When Great-grandma picks my son up from school, he will find every excuse in the book for her to take him there. The kids meal is serve in a box in the shape of a cl...

BANTA SENIOR CITIZENS  CENTER IN VALPARAISOThe Banta Center in Valpo is a great place for Senior Citizens.  They have all kinds of activities for Seniors. Bus trips, exercise classes, bingo etc. It is a good place for my own Grandmother to meet people with the same interests that she has. She mov...

CLEMENTINE'SWhile you are in St. Joseph Michigan.  Check out Clementine's.  It has a large menu and you can enjoy the boats going in and out of the marina. That is the stop after the Kid Museum for our family. Even my Grandmother looks forward to a meal there after the museum. Take A2 to Broad St...

Friends of Indiana Dunes-11th Annual Native Plant SaleSaturday, April 7, 2007 from 8am - 1pm atIndiana Dunes State Park PavilionRt. 49 at Lake Michigan, Chesterton, INPark Entrance is FREE  All proceeds support the mission of the Friends of Indiana Dunes There are over 121 Northwest Indiana Nativ...

THE CURIOUS KIDS MUSEUMSThe Curious Kids Museum in St Joseph Michigan is a great place for the kids to explore.They have an area for children under 2 yrs old. There are two floors of activities for the kids to do. My son likes the apple tree and the ambulance.  The apples tree is where you pick t...

KIDS WORKSHOPSCall your local Home Depot and Lowes and find out when they have their kids workshops.  They provide all the materials and an apron for the kids to wear.There is a different project each month for the kids to do. My son has made race cars, napkin holders, first aid boxes, shelves et...

BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEA.Make a batch of cupcakes. Either make or buy a couple different frostings. Put candies, sprinkles and different colors sugars on the table for the kids to decorate their own cupcakes. Licorice can be used for hair, mouth ears etc. M&M, gum drops, skittles and different frostin...

Fannie May Next time you are in Michigan City stop at the Fannie May Candy Store on the corner of Route 20 and Franklin (Route  421 across from the Marquette Mall) They have  a seconds table when you can get some of your favorite candy at a discount price. They might not be perfect but they taste...