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Questions, Quips & Culture is a weekly blog written for the LaGrange County Convention and Visitors Bureau by local resident, Tammy Tilley.
Shipshewana, Indiana in Northern Indiana’s LaGrange County, is once again hosting the Shipshewana Quilt Festival this June 20-23. Registration begins March 1, 9:00 am EST. Attendees can visit www.ShipshewanaQuiltFest.com to enroll, or call toll free (877) 768-1945; groups of 4 … Read More »
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- Posted on Friday, February 10th, 2012
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
Guys: It really is the thought that counts. And your lovely lady wants you to think of her, especially on the day when love is celebrated, that special day… Valentine’s Day. Lest you have forgotten to circle February 14 on … Read More »
- Posted on Thursday, February 9th, 2012
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
The Pajama Sale Shipshewana retailers host every first Saturday in February has grown to be quite the event. If I hadn’t seen the town with my own eyes, I would not have believed all the people who were out shopping…in … Read More »
- Posted on Saturday, January 28th, 2012
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
LaGrange County is a great place to help you get away from the busy-ness of life, to settle down, settle in, and catch up. Catch up with your girlfriends, that is. Three of them with you, as a matter of … Read More »
- Posted on Friday, December 30th, 2011
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
I am a wimp when it comes to cool weather. Give me four layers of clothing BEFORE the snow overalls, down parka, and ski mask, and I’ll think about going outside, but I won’t make any promises. Shipshewana makes weathering … Read More »
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- Posted on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
Two lists have been made about holiday gift-shopping in LaGrange County and Shipshewana . The first shopping list focused on kids’ toys and gifts. The second list gave ideas for purchasing for the men. Today’s list, the third and final, … Read More »
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- Posted on Monday, December 12th, 2011
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
A few days ago, I featured a list of places to shop for the kiddos in Shipshewana and LaGrange County. Today, the list is focused on the men in your life. Dad. Husband. Friend. Brother. Cousin whose name you drew … Read More »
- Posted on Thursday, December 8th, 2011
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
It only makes sense that while you’re in Shipshewana for Kids’ Day, you might as well get some Christmas shopping done, too. Shipshewana and LaGrange County offer a wide variety of gift options for the young and young-at-heart. Practically every … Read More »
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- Posted on Monday, October 17th, 2011
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
If I had a chance at a “do over,” I would go back to school. This time around, I would attend an Amish school… …IF I could go to Mahlon’s school. You know, Mahlon Miller, our resident Amish expert and … Read More »
- Posted on Saturday, October 15th, 2011
- by Tammy Tilley in
- Quips
This past summer, residents of the towns of Shipshewana and neighboring Middlebury were delighted with the opening of the Pumpkinvine Trail that connects the two communities. The Pumpkinvine Trail is a paved, rural trail where people ride bikes to work, … Read More »
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