Thursday, May 26, 2011

100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500: Sunday, May 29th, 2011


It's race weekend here in Indianapolis and everyone is getting geared up for the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500.  We've thrown together a few fun facts that everyone should know about the 500.  Hope you all have fun this weekend with whatever tailgating, cookouts, and hangouts you have going on.  Be sure to drive safe and enjoy the festivities!


 Fun 500 Facts:
1) Around 400,000 people could be in attendance.

2) That's a lot of people eating a lot of food and drinking a lot of beer (and a few other beverages).  According to this chart, IMS would need around 5,000 Porta Potties to account for all that waste.

3) Before the race, they always play "Taps." And Jim Nabors always sings "Back Home Again in Indiana."

4) During rain delays, the crowd gets a bit restless. This video is the tamest evidence of this fact we could find. Pray for no rain. Pretty epic mudslide/faceplant here:



For more on the Indy 500 and various events going on this weekend, just follow these links to the IMS website:

Fun Facts Here

Carb Day:  Friday May 27, 2011

Indy 500 Veterans signing Autographs on May 28, 2011.

Official Blog of the Motor Speedway

Buy tickets for IMS events here

IB Reviews
Are you a blogger in Indianapolis? If you are and you write a post about any of the events surrounding the Indianapolis 500, write to us and let us know! We'll add a link to your post here. Click the links below to see what folks in Indianapolis have to say:

(check back often for updates!)

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Indianapolis Blogger: The Tale of Going Natural


I'm a simple girl. The blogs that I read about natural hair talk about how proud they were to chop their hair and how they researched it and everything. I read some stuff beforehand of course, had talked to my husband a couple times about it. But what it came down to was necessity. I had matted hair. Like a dog. You see, I had my hair micro-braided and apparently, the chick had no clue what she is doing. This is what you get from knowing someone who knows someone, who doesn't have a license to do hair but does it out of her house while everyone around is smoking pot.

Anyway, I chopped all my hair off and for the first time ever (I never let anyone cut my hair willingly) I didn't cry about it. I felt a sense of empowerment.

I started this blog mainly because I am a sort of well, clueless, about hair. I figure there are other people out there that want to go natural, but have no clue what they are getting into. These are my thoughts, trials, and tribulations on the subject. Occasionally I will have non-hair related posts, but who doesn't?

Sit back and enjoy the show.

Please join me on my facebook page at: www.facebook.com/TheTOGN
I am on the twitter! I am witty with the twitty at: @mrsckugs
Or feel free to use my comment box at the top of my page.

In addition to doing the hair thing, I am an avid scrapbooker, amateur sewer, and extreme animal lover! I am currently in school getting my bachelors in Computer Information Technology.

The Tale of Going Natural

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Free LP!! She Wants Revenge - "Valleyheart" Album

Free vinyl record of She Wants Revenge's new album, ValleyheartCongratulations to our winner, Cort!


The Band: She Wants Revenge
Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin are the brains behind the band She Wants Revenge. For their third album, Valleyheart, they have teamed up with drummer Scott Ellis and guitarist Thomas Froggatt. Valleyheart will be released May 23, 2011.

The alternative band is already receiving raves for their new single and video, “Must Be the One”. If you haven't heard it yet, you can watch the video on Youtube. See below:




Order Valleyheart by clicking here.
Buy the single, "Must be the One" from iTunes here.
Use this coupon from Best Buy to get it for $7.99. (valid till 6/4/11)

The Concert: WRZX May Day Festival

On May 28, 2011, She Wants Revenge will be playing in the WRZX May Day Festival at Verizon Wireless Music Center.  If you're interested in finding X103 May Day ticket drop locations, click here.  To go ahead and buy the tickets yourself, click here.




The Contest: Free Valleyheart Vinyl Record

Entering the contest is super easy. All you have to do is send an email to indianapolisbloggers@gmail.com. However, there are a number of ways you can increase your odds of winning. For each thing you do, you will get an extra point. For each point, you get your name thrown in the hat again.

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7) Send us a check for $1,000,000 USD. (The album is yours)

When you send your email, just list all the things you've done. Make sure you tell us if a friend referred you, so they will get their extra point. If we find you have lied about anything, you will be automatically disqualified and it's no wonder you're still here after the Rapture. Just leave a comment if you have any questions. Good luck!

IB Reviews

Are you a blogger in Indianapolis? If you are and you write a post about She Wants Revenge's new album, or the concert in Indianapolis, write to us and let us know! We'll add a link to your post here. Click the links below to see what folks in Indianapolis have to say:

(check back often)

Friday, May 20, 2011

Free Tickets and IB Reviews of "The Hangover 2"


Hey Indianapolis Bloggers- Our friends over at The Film Yap are having another advance screening giveaway.

They are offering up free tickets to a screening of the movie "The Hangover 2." The screening is May 24, at 7:30pm at a theater on the north side. We've been asked not to disclose the theater, but whoever wins the tickets will obviously get that info.

If you're interested, all you have to do is go leave a comment somewhere on their blog, then shoot them an email. That's it! Follow this link for details: INDIANAPOLIS!! Enter to Win Passes to See “The Hangover Part II”! Keep in mind that you cannot buy tickets for this event, so be sure to head over to The Film Yap to win yours today!

Also, if you are a blogger in Indianapolis and you see The Hangover 2, be sure to write up a quick review on your blog and tell us what you thought of it. Even if you don't watch it till it comes out on DVD. After you've written your post, just send us an email and we'll add a link to your post from this page. So if anyone wants to know what Indy Bloggers thought of the movie, they can come here to find out. Thanks much and keep up the blogging!

Indianapolis Bloggers Review - The Hangover 2:

NUVO - Ed reviews 'The Hangover 2'
Joe at The Film Yap - The Hangover Part II


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Indianapolis Blogger: Eternal Lizdom


I'm Liz. And if you are new to Eternal Lizdom (or if you are an obsessed stalker fan), you might want to get to know me a bit from my previous posts. Given that there are over 1,000 posts on this blog, it would be time consuming to read through everything (but a big gold star to anyone who does!). I'm hoping to make it a little easier for you by sharing a bunch of links that maybe show who I am and what I'm all about.

I consider myself a life blogger. I wear a lot of different hats so I can't imagine pigeon holing myself into one of those niches. Mommy blogger, fitness blogger, relationship blogger, photo blogger, Christian blogger, and so on.

We live in Indiana in a suburb outside of Indianapolis. My husband and I met in 2001 in community theatre. We were married in October 2003. We both work full time- he is an IT guy and I'm a corporate office worker. We have 2 kids- Teagan was born in 2005 and Zach was born in 2007. We have 1 pooch- a senior toy poodle named Sassy.

That's the basics, I suppose. Here are some of my favorite posts and some of my readers' favorite posts. Enjoy! And I hope you'll become a regular- feel free to jump in with comments or e-mail me. I blog because I love the connections to other people so I'd love to connect with you!

The best way to get to know me is by reading the series I wrote on how I "do it all."

Life of Lizdom - Part 1

Life of Lizdom - Part 2

Life of Lizdom - Philosophy

Life of Lizdom - Practicality

The Big Secret

And these are posts I've written that either really speak to who I am or that tell you more about me.

I'm passionate about self esteem and loving yourself and the messages we send to our kids.

I am very honest about parenting- one of our hardest battles was when our kindergartner started bullying kids in her class.

I'm a survivor.

I'm passionate about my faith and it leads me on a path of love, respect, and equality- for all.

I am a runner- albeit a slow one.

You are always welcome to e-mail me if you want to get to know me better!  Thanks for stopping by!

Eternal Lizdom

Monday, May 16, 2011

Indianapolis Blogger: The Lazy Christian



I don’t like reading a lot of Christian self-help stuff. They make me feel really, really bad. Yes, I’m a lousy Christian. Yes, I know I should do better. Yes, Jesus is coming so I’d better get a move on.

Not. Helpful.

Some blogs make you think, “Wow! So I need to move to a foreign country and spread the Gospel!” Or, “I’m giving myself two weeks to read the Bible cover to cover!” Maybe you should. Maybe you’re the type of person who would benefit from that advice. If so, then there it was. Do those things. Tell God I gave you the hint you needed. He’ll be glad I did something.

However, many people aren’t called to go to a foreign country, and, personally, my head would explode if I attempted to read the Bible in two weeks. Give me two years, maybe. I need a plan, but it needs to be manageable. Something I can handle and stick with. Something that will help me grow in my faith to the point where I don’t need a schedule or a plan anymore—I just do the Christiany things that I’m supposed to be doing.

First, I need to make a confession:

I am lazy.

There. I said it. I admit it. And I’m not talking just laziness in my faith. No, I’m all kinds of lazy. I’m sure we all have days like that, but for me, it’s a lifestyle. In fact, it’s amazing this article is even written. I want to play video games on the computer or watch movies instead of doing awful things like chores. I am the greatest dawdler who ever lived. I’ve found ways to waste time that others only dream of. I am seriously lazy.

I don’t particularly want to be classified as such. Part of me is even embarrassed to put it in writing. I want to be a go-getter! I want ambition! I’d even take the busy life of a soccer mom over being lazy. The trouble is that I don't know how to get out of this rut or even where to start.

The same happens with my faith. I want to be a prayer warrior. I want to be all fiery for God! I want to quote Scripture and know where stuff is in the Bible! I’ve even thought, “Hey, I could go to seminary or get a master’s in something religious, and then I’ll know everything and be done!”

Apparently, it doesn’t work that way. Faith is about having a relationship with God. While being able to find certain Scriptures is helpful, they’re only helpful if you’ve got God’s guidance on how to apply them to your life. There’s not really a short cut.

That being said, I really need to change what I’m doing. Now, I’m no theologian. I’m not someone who’s got it all together all the time, but we all need a starting place, right? My husband likes to quote James 4:8, which says that God will draw near to those who draw near to him. I need to make an effort. I need to show God that we’re ready to make a change and that we want a better relationship with him. That’s when we’ll start to feel a change in our hearts and our minds. That’s when the laziness will be replaced by a fire for God.

I don’t want my blog to just spout advice. Sometimes I feel like people tell me what I should do when they’ve never felt the way I have or have never struggled with the issues I do. Not so here. As the title would indicate, I’m lazy, and if I talk about something you should try, that means I’ve tried it. It’s given me a starting place for putting my faith on the right track. Should I get off track at any point—and chances are I will—I always have a method for beginning again.

I really hope you find this helpful. I have. And I hope this helps you find new ways to ditch your laziness and be an active Christ follower. Because he wants to spend time with us, you know. Even though we’re lazy.


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Rachel A. Snyder
The Lazy Christian

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Indianapolis Blogger: Parenting, Politics, & Religion

I'm married to a wonderful man who is my best friend and the father of our two beautiful daughters. I love to cook, hate to clean, and would rather spend time with my family than anything in the world! I love my friends & family, and I love to laugh. Lucky for me, I'm blessed with great friends and family who fill my life with laughter daily!

I moved to Carmel almost three years ago, my friends from Indy LOVE to give me flack about living in Carmel. You can read all about it in my post, Carmelite in Training. To be honest, I'd never even heard of Carmel until a couple of months before we moved here so I had no idea what they were talking about when they first started giving me a hard time! I do love it here though, and I get why they give me heck but I don't mind it.

I love to talk about Parenting, Politics, & Religion, hence the witty blog title, but I don't try to indoctrinate anyone with my opinions. I love when people agree with me but I really love when people (respectfully) disagree with my views!

When I started blogging, I didn't think anyone would read it but I thought it would be a good way to get my thoughts "on paper" so I didn't blurt them out in some inappropriate context, like at my husband's company Christmas party. ha! (true story!) Now that I have a few readers (very few, but I'm not greedy!) it's a bit addicting! Having readers who don't know me well does make me worry sometimes, I don't want anyone thinking I'm a bitter, crazy, conservative nutjob! I tried to clear that up in Words Hurt, Lisa. That's also why I changed the tag line in my title to say "Passive aggressive ramblings of a sarcastic housewife where humor trumps fact-EVERY time!" It used to say "Agree with me or leave!" nah, I'm just joking!

One of my favorite posts, to date is Should I Get Out of Here? I laughed hysterically living it, writing it, and everytime I read it I laugh again! I also enjoy rereading each blog I've written about the Carmel PD and of course all that I've written about my beautiful babies.

I find my blog to be a very cathartic place. I also love that I have a journal of things that I think are important in our day to day lives. I get excited thinking that it may make someone laugh, smile, or really think. I hope that when others read it they have one of those reactions and I'm honored that Indianapolis Bloggers has accepted me and I invite you all to read it and COMMENT, seriously, the comments are good for my ego!

Parenting, Politics, & Religion

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Free Tickets and IB Reviews of "Kung Fu Panda 2: The Kaboom of Doom"

Hey Indianapolis Bloggers- Our friends over at The Film Yap are having another advance screening giveaway.

They are offering up free tickets to a screening of the movie "Kung Fu Panda 2." The screening is Saturday, May 21, 11:00am at a theater on the north side. We've been asked not to disclose the theater, but whoever wins the tickets will obviously get that info.

If you're interested, all you have to do is go leave a comment somewhere on their blog, then shoot them an email. That's it! Follow this link for details: INDIANAPOLIS!! Enter to Win Passes to See Kung Fu Panda 2! Keep in mind that you cannot buy tickets for this event, so be sure to head over to The Film Yap to win yours today!

Also, if you are a blogger in Indianapolis and you see the movie Kung Fu Panda 2, be sure to write up a quick review on your blog and tell us what you thought of it. Even if you don't watch it till it comes out on DVD. After you've written your post, just send us an email and we'll add a link to your post from this page. So if anyone wants to know what Indy Bloggers thought of the movie, they can come here to find out. Thanks much and keep up the blogging!

Indianapolis Bloggers Review - Kung Fu Panda 2:


Christopher Lloyd at The Film Yap - Kung Fu Panda 2
Helen Geib at Commentary Track -  Movie Review – Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)


Indianapolis Blogger: AroundIndy.com Blog

Upcoming events in Indiana listed FREE for Theatres, Museums, Nightclubs, Fine Arts & Galleries, Sports, Fairs and Festivals, Garage Sales, and lots, LOTS more.

AroundIndy.com Blog

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Indianapolis Blogger: Moosh In Indy.



Hi. I’m Casey Mullins. I grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 2006 with my husband Cody and our daughter Addie (born December 14, 2004.)

I’ve been married to Cody for almost 10 years (I met him when I was 18, married him when I was 19.)

I started this blog as a way to keep my family updated on our little kid while we were so far away. Writing became a hobby and a habit, somewhere around 2008 a camera was added to my arsenal and I’ve loved where the two (writing and photography) have taken me since.

I write about depression, something I know a little too much about. I’ve also written about infertility, something I learned a lot about over a five year span. Only recently have I started writing about pregnancy because I am (due May 1, 2011.) And every once in a while I’ll write about being a Mormon, which I also am. There’s a bunch of other stuff about stuff too, much of it with pictures.

My biggest goal with my little space here is to let others know they’re not alone in their struggles or feelings. My wish is that we could all take better care of each other, realizing how much we have in common instead of tearing one another down for being, thinking, looking or believing in something different.

Sound good? Good.

Thank you for stopping by.



Moosh in Indy

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Indianapolis Blogger: Commentary Track



Hello everyone! My name is Helen, and I'm a lifelong Indianapolis resident and a huge movie buff. I run a movie-centric group blog called Commentary Track.

Commentary Track has been going strong since 2007. The guys and I review an eclectic mix of films: Hollywood and foreign, new and old, famous and obscure. A weekly DVD/Blu-ray recommendation and a monthly Hollywood releases preview are regular features.

Movie lovers who like to wander off the beaten path will want to start reading "Thinking Outside the Multiplex." A regular Friday feature, TOTM is a comprehensive listing of arthouse releases, festivals and other non-multiplex film fare playing in Indianapolis and around the state. It also comes with a handy sidebar listing of links to local theaters and movie groups.

Drop by sometime and leave a comment or two. Like all bloggers we love to get comments, especially when they turn a review into a discussion.

Monday, May 09, 2011

Morty's Comedy Joint: Free Tickets!


Hey Indianapolis- Morty's Comedy Joint is currently offering free tickets to everyone in Indianapolis! See below and be sure to get your ticket while supplies last!
In celebration of the new Morty's Comedy Joint's 1st birthday, we're offering one free ticket to everyone in Indianapolis now through the end of the summer! (While supplies last, of course).
Morty's is a great place to see a show - with a full dinner menu and some fantastic acts, there's a reason ABC's local affiliate voted Morty's the best place in Indianapolis to see live comedy.
You've got 100 shows to choose from! Coming up are BET's Shang, Sirius' Pete Dominick, Last Comic Standing's Alonzo Bodden, the legendary Bobby Slayton, and more! You can also use the tickets to see (and judge) our open mic contest, the Great Indiana Mic-Off. If you'd like to redeem your free ticket, visit http://www.mortyscomedy.com/birthday
Thanks, and enjoy the show!

Morty's is located at:
3625 East 96th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317.848.5500

Indianapolis Blogger: IN[dy] Girl in Love




I am too scatter brained to settle on one specific topic so I'm just going to write about whatever the heck I want. I am a loving daughter, sister, g-daughter, girlfriend, friend, aunt, special auntie, dog owner, free spirit, artist, deep thinker, former-fashionista, health care worker-- looking forward to the future.



IN[dy] Girl in Love

Indianapolis Blogger: The Bass Geek



Ryan Williams is a 36-year-old aficionado of low-end frequencies and digital gadgetry. He and his wife make their home in the lovely Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, where they tend to their old house and occasionally foray into the neighborhood for sustenance. Ryan has written books on subjects including the aforementioned bass guitar and digital music, as well as podcasts, MySpace, eDiscovery, and real estate software (listed in order of interest to the author). He plays for several acts in the Indianapolis area, both live and in the studio.

The Bass Geek

Friday, May 06, 2011

Indianapolis Bloggers Button


Due to popular demand, we have developed an official Indianapolis Bloggers Button.  Please be sure to grab the code from the IB Button on the sidebar and share the love on your blog.  If you have any questions about how this works, just ask.  Keep up the blogging!

Indianapolis Men: Take Care of Your Facial Hair - Wahl Let It Grow Tour


Hey Indianapolis- We've been contacted by the folks at Wahl Nation to help spread the word about a very worthwhile cause:
Facial hair is growing in popularity with 62 percent of guys sporting it though out the year.  However, many of them report wanting tips and advice on how to better sculpt the perfect mug.

To help guys in the grooming department, the Wahl 30 foot mobile barbershop is coming to the Indianapolis Air Show from May 14 – May 15 to provide free grooming tips and facial hair trims. And, for every trim, Wahl will donate $1 to the National Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation – a non-profit organization that honors America’s fallen firefighters and assists their surviving families and coworkers.

As part of the tour, guys can also enter the Wahl Man of the Year contest – a nationwide search for one man demonstrating excellence in facial hair above everyone else.
If you'd like to see pictures of Man of the Year Champions, click this link:  (Wahl Nation Man of the Year).  Here's a picture of last year's Man of the Year winners:


And check out the Mustache Man of the Year from 2008:
 


His name is Evan.  Respect.

If you're from Indianapolis, and you "demonstrate excellence in facial hair," make sure you take the time to enter the contest.  For the rest of you, be sure to go to this link and vote for your Indianapolis Man of the Year, after May 15th: (Man of the Year: Indianapolis).  Hopefully, a bearded champion will emerge from the Indianapolis area. 

To learn more about the Wahl Let It Grow Tour, click here

Lastly, here are a few of our favorite pics from previous Wahl Let It Grow Tours:




Thursday, May 05, 2011

Indianapolis Blogger: Mom For Less



I'm a busy mom with a toddler and a newborn. I love to share my tips for saving money, getting organized, and keeping your sanity as a mom.

Mom For Less is a blog about being a mom on a budget - where to find the best deals, how to save money, and how to make the most of what you have. The author of this blog (that's me!) is both a new mom and a cheapskate. I was so excited to find out we were expecting, but overwhelmed by the cost of being a parent, especially in these difficult economic times. So I made it my mission to find the best deals I could. Now I want to share what I have learned with other moms.

I am local to Indianapolis, and some of the deals I post will be specific to Indy. Other posts will be for deals across the country, and tips for finding the best price. I want your feedback! Send your tips, tricks, and hints to momforless{at}gmail{dot}com.

Mom For Less

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Free Tickets and IB Reviews of "Bridesmaids"


Hey Indianapolis Bloggers- Our friends over at The Film Yap are having another advance screening giveaway.

They are offering up free tickets to a screening of the movie "Bridesmaids."  The screening is Tuesday, May 10,  7:00pm at a theater on the north side.  We've been asked not to disclose the theater, but whoever wins the tickets will obviously get that info.

If you're interested, all you have to do is go leave a comment somewhere on their blog, then shoot them an email.  That's it!  Follow this link for details: (http://www.thefilmyap.com/indianapolis-win-passes-to-bridesmaids/)  Keep in mind that you cannot buy tickets for this event, so be sure to head over to The Film Yap to win yours today!

Also, if you are a blogger in Indianapolis and you see the movie Bridesmaids, be sure to write up a quick review on your blog and tell us what you thought of it. Even if you don't watch it till it comes out on DVD. After you've written your post, just send us an email and we'll add a link to your post from this page. So if anyone wants to know what Indy Bloggers thought of the movie, they can come here to find out. Thanks much and keep up the blogging!

Indianapolis Bloggers Review - Bridesmaids:

Christopher Lloyd at The Film Yap - Bridesmaids

2011 Indianapolis Mini-Marathon


This Saturday, May 7th will be the 35th Annual Indianapolis Mini-Marathon. It is currently booked up with 35,000 participants! If you didn't know, it is the largest half marathon in the country. So... we're kind of a big deal.

If you're a blogger in Indianapolis and you participate in the event, be sure to let us know. We'll add your name to our list and link up to any post you write up about the event.

The mini-marathon is a lot of fun, so hopefully you all can get out and enjoy it. Even if you aren't running.

Check back often to see what Indianapolis Bloggers had to say about it:

Eternal Lizdom - Got My Sticker
Fit City - There's Nothing Mini About It
(come back here for updates)

And here's a picture of what they all won:

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Indianapolis Bloggers "About Me" Posts

Hey guys, just a quick update.

As you know, once you become an Active Indianapolis Blogger, we will write up a post about your blog on this site. Some of you have not taken advantage of sending us the info that you would like to see on your post. From now on, we will go ahead and write up your post using any information we can get from whatever "About Me" page you have on your blog. If you ever want anything changed on the post, just let us know.

Hope this makes sense and keep up the blogging!

PS- Here are some examples of what others have done with their post:

The De-Evolution of Man

La Corredora

Physician's Wife

Monday, May 02, 2011

Indianapolis Bloggers Review: "Thor"

Hey Indianapolis Bloggers-

If you happened to be fortunate enough to win tickets to the advance screening of Thor, congrats to you! And a big thanks to The Film Yap for the contest.  To find out what bloggers from Indianapolis thought of the movie, read on.

If you are a blogger in Indianapolis and you see the movie Thor, be sure to write up a quick review on your blog and tell us what you thought of it. Even if you don't watch it till it comes out on DVD. After you've written your post, just send us an email and we'll add a link to your post from this page. So if anyone wants to know what Indy Bloggers thought of the movie, they can come here to find out. Thanks much and keep up the blogging!

Indianapolis Bloggers Review Thor:

Commentary Track - Movie Review Thor (2011)

Joe Shearer at The Film Yap - Thor

Metromix Indianapolis - 'Thor' review

Life in the Shadows - Movie Review: Thor