Deb once cried in the building that houses this episode's guest. Is she an overactive crier? Absolutely. Was it another deal of the century that made her cry? Maybe. Want to hear the story? Of course you do. Listen in! Sitting on the corner of North Washington and 6th Streets in downtown Bloomington is a building with a very long history. What started as a segregated school in 1854 later became one of the first Carnegie Libraries in the state and is now home to the Monroe County History Center. Visitors can explore 8,000 square feet of exhibit galleries, an expanded genealogy and local history research library, a museum store, and an education room. Join us as we talk with Andrea Hadsell, Education Manager of the Center, about the many ways our community can utilize the museum, its archives and the new Living With History program designed for community members living with dementia and their caregivers. We get the scoop on the 2200 square feet of garage sale magic that happens every June and raises over $100,000 annually for the museums operating costs. We also learn about Bloomington's connection to a super secret Navy project during WWII called "Madame X," which brought the FBI to Monroe County and recruited women to assemble missile heads!

In our Facebook Follow segment, follow Monroe County CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates. Guests of Episode 14 of At Home in Bloomington, CASA provides volunteer advocates for kids in court system for child abuse and neglect. Tough subject but so many ways to help! Follow them (and Jordy the CASA dog) on Facebook! And in our REAL-List segment, Deb tells us the top three things you need to know to be a successful buyer in a seller's market.

Links:


https://monroehistory.org/

https://www.facebook.com/mocohistoryctr/

https://www.instagram.com/mocohistoryctr/

https://twitter.com/mocohistoryctr/

REAL Real Estate Today Episode #89: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/tomaro030618 or on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4CXOSdyEio
REAL Real Estate Today Episode #90: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/tomaro032718 or on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7RmPJqgoVU
https://www.facebook.com/jordythecasadog/
https://www.facebook.com/monroecountycasa/

It's all about the dirt. No, not the gossip kind of dirt. The actual dirt, soil, earth. That's what Deb learned in today's episode. And it was a lightbulb moment for her. In the spring of 1965, Marshall May decided to make a career change and started by selling a few vegetable plants and geraniums on his property on the south side of Bloomington. Little did Marshall know that his decision would touch the lives of his family, friends and literally tens of thousands of Bloomington residents over the next 54 years. May's Greenhouse grew from a side yard hobby to a Bloomington institution. Loved by many, it is a place with a storied history and a bright future, thanks to Marshall's daughters and employees, who have worked tirelessly over the years to create a place where anyone, regardless of gardening experience, can get quality plants and advice. Join us as we hear the story of May's Greenhouse from Helen May, who retired in 2003, but who still holds May's close to her heart. And get inspired to get dirty!

In our Facebook Follow segment, follow Sycamore Land Trust. Guests of Episode 25 of At Home in Bloomington, if you aren't up to raising your own plants, Sycamore Land Trust provides opportunities all over southern Indiana for you to commune with Nature. Free and closer than you think. Follow them on Facebook! And in our REAL-List segment, the most stressful time for a seller isn't waiting on the offer. It's waiting on the inspection response. Prepare yourself and your home with these top tips!

http://www.maysgreenhouse.net
https://www.facebook.com/Mays-Greenhouse-318078388277099/


https://www.facebook.com/SycamoreLandTrust/

REAL Real Estate Today Episode #25 :https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/real-real-estate-today-episode-25 or on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/WrlgpbCvDWI

If you've lived in Bloomington long enough, chances are you've heard of Jill's House. But do you know about what is going on there? A new concept encouraging two groups to learn from each other and share their spirits. Can't go wrong with that, right? What started as a place for families to stay during cancer treatment at IU Health Proton Therapy Center, now serves both young and old through their Assisted Living & Memory Care and Intergenerational Preschool. Partnering these two services brings generations together to foster tolerance, acceptance, empathy and a love for learning. Did you know Jill's House Bloomington was 1 of 5 communities in the US featured in the PBS documentary Revolutionizing Dementia Care and Bloomington has been named a Dementia Friendly City? Neither did we! Join us as we learn all about the daily life of a resident with Heather Kinderthain, Community Relations Coordinator for Jill's House.

In our Facebook Follow segment, follow Wonderlab! Guests of Episode 21 of At Home in Bloomington, Wonderlab provides tons of intergenerational opportunities to learn, laugh and explore! And in our REAL-List segment, it's a seller's market. So does that mean the seller has all the power? Not quite. We talk about a few things to remember if you are a seller receiving multiple offers.

https://jillshousememorycare.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Jillshousememorycare/


https://www.facebook.com/WonderLab.Museum/?ref=br_rs

REAL Real Estate Today Episode #30 :https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/real-real-estate-today-episode-30 or on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/xRheVodjvo8

I hear from a lot of 20 and 30 somethings that Bloomington can be a tough place to find your people. Between the younger college student crowd and the older families with kids, where do you fit if you are a younger professional? Right here! Young Professionals Bloomington (formerly hYPe) is a group created by The Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. Open to anyone ages 21-40 who lives, learns, works, and/or plays in Bloomington, YPB aims to facilitate professional development, networking opportunities and friendships for its participants. Join us as we talk with Christopher Emge, Manager of Talent and Education, to learn how YPB is offering opportunities for young professionals to create their community after college here in Bloomington! We also get the scoop on the Chamber's work with local schools using the Franklin Initiative to get students career oriented at an early age by hosting "Reality Stores." Reality Stores juxtapose students as 28 year olds with a back story that includes their income (based on their current GPA) and a bank register to track their living expenses. This initiative not only gives students an understanding of the real world, it also exposes them to people with a passion for what they do and sparks a conversation about their future.

In our Facebook Follow segment, follow the Dimension Mill (aka The Mill). Another local resource for busy professionals looking to network and meet other forward thinking professionals, the Mill offers events and opportunities for all. Follow them and take advantage! And in our REAL-List segment, we go back to basics. Answering important questions like why should you NOT call the name on the sign in front of the house you love. This is an important one!
Show Links:
https://www.chamberbloomington.org/
https://www.facebook.com/chamberbloom
https://www.instagram.com/chamberbloom/
https://twitter.com/chamberbloom
REAL Real Estate Today Episode #2 :https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/real-real-estate-today-episode-2_1 or on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/ip6rcaxTF30

A lot of us dream of a simpler life, right? We love tiny houses, that crazy Marie Kondo chick and the Container Store. But where do we start? Cheryl Smith of Consider it Done Transition Services joins us for a motivating chat about why we hang on to things we don't need and what to do about it. She shares great tips about organizing, moving, and many of life's other transitions and is a big advocate of decluttering NOW rather than waiting for your next move. Have grandma's china? Put it into use and enjoy it! Have too many small knickknacks? Create a beautiful shadow box to display in your home! Cheryl's approach to managing your stuff is a refreshing change from the cold Kondo method. Hear how she assists her clients with a gentle and supportive approach and maybe, just maybe you'll be inspired to dig into that junk drawer once and for all!

In our Facebook Follow segment, follow the Purdue Extension - Monroe County. The extension office is a wealth of incredible resources for maintaining your home and health and most of it is free! Take advantage! And in our REAL-List segment, can't get enough of our guest, Cheryl Smith? Then check out some top hints from REAL Real Estate Today podcast episode 43, which also featured Cheryl. A few simple, no cost ways to prepare your home for sale can go a long way to maximizing your price.

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/cidlifestylemanagement/
https://consideritdonein.com
https://www.instagram.com/consideritdonetransitions/
https://www.facebook.com/PurdueExtensionMonroeCounty/

REAL Real Estate Today Episode #43 :https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/real-real-estate-today-episode-43 or on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/15X0l4cfJug

Tired of hearing about Deb's dogs? Well, this episode isn't going to solve that problem but it may provide a great resource for anyone with a pet! Everyone loves a good dog, but not everyone appreciates the hard work and dedication it takes to get one. According to Emily Herr, Outreach Coordinator for the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter & Trainer at Bloomington Canine Services, training is like a dance- one person always has to be in the lead! That's why Emily recently launched Bloomington Canine Services, an in home training service offered to Monroe and surrounding counties. Emily provides practical, customized solutions for behavioral issues so pets and their people can live happier lives.The City of Bloomington Animal Shelter is an Open Door Shelter, meaning they won't turn away ANY animal. They also provide daily enrichment for every animal at the shelter. Emily and other shelter staff and volunteers are seeing these animals at what might be the lowest point of their lives and tailor a care plan to meet their specific needs. By treating behavioral problems as a medical issue, the shelter is able to give a leg up (pun intended) to an animal that was previously thought of as hopeless. This model is now being used to help other shelters create programming that's geared more towards taking the necessary steps to acclimate these animals before being adopted out.

In our Facebook Follow segment, keeping with this episode's theme, please follow Silver Linings Rescue on Facebook. This is a local pet rescue, focused on helping keep senior pets out of shelters by providing support and short term foster care when needed, especially to senior citizen pet owners. Senior pets and senior people are a magical combination! And in our REAL-List segment, being a buyer and a seller at the same time can be tricky. Our REAL-list segment breaks it down and provides practical advice on how to best go about it.
https://www.bloomingtoncanineservices.com/?fbclid=IwAR1kojxlLB-WJeQPV1MxlIoyWzySADF9b1i_rDzUsrrerb4CPWo04z8vrr0
https://www.facebook.com/bloomingtoncanineservices/
https://bloomington.in.gov/animal-shelter
https://www.facebook.com/COBAnimalShelter/
https://www.instagram.com/bloomingtonanimalshelter/
https://www.facebook.com/SilverLiningsRescue/
REAL Real Estate Today Episode #12 :https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/real-real-estate-today-episode-16_1 or on Youtube: https://youtu.be/MyhNgbZ9AZo

This is episode is epic. Is it because supertaster Deb (see episode 2) becomes a beer drinker or because of the dream our guest made a reality (probably the latter, but still, you should listen to find out)? Seven years of dreaming, persistence against all odds and nine long months of demolition are what brought our guest to realizing his dream of owning and operating his own brewery. For Kurtis Cummings, Founder and President of Switchyard Brewing, he claims his entrepreneurial spirit started back in elementary school when he would collect pebbles from the playground, polish them in his rock tumbler and then resell them to his classmates. Skip to 2012 when Kurtis got his first home brewing kit. It wasn't long into experimenting that his brewing operation moved into the garage. It was from that garage, that the idea to create something bigger than just a brewery was formed. They wanted to build a business based on principles they found most important, with the core belief that their business be a catalyst for positive change in the community. From their Positive Pints Program to their Public Safety Foundation, they certainly have found a way to make that dream a reality. Their model also includes being environmentally and economically sustainable, which is why you won't find anything but American made brewing equipment in their brewery. Switchyard offers a place for everyone to enjoy by offering coworking space with lightening fast wi-fi, a delicious array of brews alongside non alcoholic drinks like their own signature blend of Hopscotch Coffee, assorted teas from Cup & Kettle, kombucha and more! The family friendly taproom is able to host events like Parents & Pints where parents can enjoy the company of adults while the kids run wild in the safety of the conference room. Switchyard is also dog friendly so take your pup out for a pint and see what's brewing at Switchyard!

In our Facebook Follow segment, check out The Monroe County Library on facebook. We hosted Erica and Matt, our Friendly Neighborhood Librarians on episode 20 of At Home in Bloomington and learned that you could do something fun every day of the week and twice on most days, hosted by the library, and it's all completely free. And in our REAL-List segment, real estate "road rage" is real. Home buying and selling can be stressful. Here are some ways to avoid the stress!

This is episode is epic. Is it because supertaster Deb (see episode 2) becomes a beer drinker or because of the dream our guest made a reality (probably the latter, but still, you should listen to find out)? Seven years of dreaming, persistence against all odds and nine long months of demolition are what brought our guest to realizing his dream of owning and operating his own brewery. For Kurtis Cummings, Founder and President of Switchyard Brewing, he claims his entrepreneurial spirit started back in elementary school when he would collect pebbles from the playground, polish them in his rock tumbler and then resell them to his classmates. Skip to 2012 when Kurtis got his first home brewing kit. It wasn't long into experimenting that his brewing operation moved into the garage. It was from that garage, that the idea to create something bigger than just a brewery was formed. They wanted to build a business based on principles they found most important, with the core belief that their business be a catalyst for positive change in the community. From their Positive Pints Program to their Public Safety Foundation, they certainly have found a way to make that dream a reality. Their model also includes being environmentally and economically sustainable, which is why you won't find anything but American made brewing equipment in their brewery. Switchyard offers a place for everyone to enjoy by offering coworking space with lightening fast wi-fi, a delicious array of brews alongside non alcoholic drinks like their own signature blend of Hopscotch Coffee, assorted teas...

In this episode of At Home in Bloomington, we realize how old Deb really is as she wonders in amazement at the concept of co-working (huh?), open workspaces (isn't that loud?), and the important social aspects of work (you mean I shouldn't feel guilty if I'm chatting at the office?). In the heart of downtown Bloomington, a once bustling factory known as Showers Brothers Furniture sat neglected for over 60 years. While Indiana University and the city used it for storage until the 90's, it wasn't until 2017 that a group of like-minded individuals hatched a plan to renovate it with financial support from the City of Bloomington and the Redevelopment Commission. What exists now is 19,000 square feet of coworking and business incubator space called Dimension Mill! Located north of City Hall in the Trades District, the Dimension Mill provides coworking space for over 15 companies and 150 members. Join us as we talk with Executive Director, Pat East, about the perks of coworking with people outside of your industry and all of the fun events happening down at The Mill!
In our Facebook Follow segment, check out Green Camino Curbside Composting on Facebook. A guest on At Home In Bloomington's Episode 6, Kathy and Randi from Green Camino inspire us to make a difference in our little corner of the world. Follow them and become a fan! And in our REAL-List segment, sometimes real estate transactions don't close. What are the major reasons and how can you handle them? Listen and learn!
https://dimensionmill.org/

https://www.facebook.com/DimensionMill

https://www.instagram.com/dimension_mill/

https://www.facebook.com/GreenCaminoCompost/
REAL Real Estate Today Episode #12 :https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/real-real-estate-today-episode-12 or on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3b8fDdrCLj8

Did you know that 85% of Indiana's original forests no longer exist? 85%. Think about that. And while Bloomington is home to over 200 miles of trails, three lakes and some of Indiana's most beautiful forests, we still have species that face extinction, contaminated ponds and waterways facing erosion. On this episode, we talk with Sycamore Land Trust about what you can do to help. Sycamore Land Trust is working incredibly hard to ensure we maintain important eco systems. You've probably seen their name around but did you know that tucked away in neighborhoods, on the edge of town and in 26 surrounding counties, there are 16 public preserves, owned and protected by Sycamore Land Trust for us explore! Join us and Sycamore Land Trust Communications Director, Abby Henkel, as we learn all about these spaces and how SLT has managed restoration projects, monitors wildlife and plant health, and builds trails on certain public preserves since 1990. Sycamore Land Trust also provides an environmental education program that connects more than 6,800 people of all ages each year to southern Indiana’s natural world through classroom visits, guided hikes, field trips, and other hands-on activities. That's why SLT's land conservation practices are so important. Learn, explore and maybe even volunteer to help maintain these natural spaces for the next generation!

In our Facebook Follow segment, check out Bloomington Co-Housing on Facebook. A guest on At Home In Bloomington's Episode 16, developer Loren Wood (also a supporter of Sycamore Land Trust), talks about the newest community being built in Bloomington and how it's not what you think it is! Follow Bloomington CoHousing on Facebook to stay up to date! And in our REAL-List segment, condo living can be a great option for some buyers. What makes it different than buying a single family home? Listen to our REAL List to find out!

Links:
https://sycamorelandtrust.org/about/
https://www.facebook.com/SycamoreLandTrust/
https://www.instagram.com/sycamorelandtrust/
https://twitter.com/syclandtrust
https://www.facebook.com/BloomingtonCohousing/
REAL Real Estate Today Episode #8 :https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/real-real-estate-today-episode-8 or on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xxpYD5jJTBA

Would Deb and Karan survive on a campout? As we learn in this episode, probably not alone, but with the help of our guest and her scouts, survival is possible. Join us as we learn about the new Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts) female troop in Bloomington with Julie Ramey, Community Relations Manager for Bloomington Parks & Rec by day and Scout Master for the first Scouts BSA for Girls Troop 1148 during every other waking moment! Julie discovered her love of camping and the outdoors in college so it was only natural for her to become involved in Scouts when her son was old enough to join. Fast forward to 2018, when for the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy Scouts of America opened it's program to both young men and young women. Scouts BSA is a year-round program for boys and girls in fifth grade through high school that provides fun, adventure, learning, challenge, and responsibility to help them become the best version of themselves by providing opportunities to achieve personal goals and empowering youth leaders with essential life skills. Scouts BSA Troop 1148 for Girls meets every Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church 4201 W. Third St. in Bloomington, Indiana.

In our Facebook Follow segment, check out The Warehouse! We know you are always looking for ways to keep your kids constructively occupied. The Warehouse is a great FREE option in town. And in our REAL-List segment, Never negotiated the purchase of a home before? No worries, we’ve got you covered as Deb shares what items, besides price, can be negotiated in a purchase agreement.
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/ScoutTroop1148
https://bit.ly/2U5vCFt
https://www.facebook.com/1525TheWarehouse/
REAL Real Estate Today Episode #44 :https://www.spreaker.com/user/10700760/real-real-estate-today-episode-44 or on Youtube: https://youtu.be/H_A6KD28xy0