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Michelle Mastro

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Covers:  Home, Food, Travel, Design, Parenting, Entertainment, TV, and Lifestyle
Words in @IndyMonthly, @ArchDigest, @dwell, @MidwestLiving, @readersdigest, and more. Formerly @IUPress Pitch me: mmastro1986@gmail.com Based in Indy

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Glamping with the stars: These 7 retreats are perfect for night-sky watching

Glamping with the stars: These 7 retreats are perfect for night-sky watching

Bask in modern luxury while taking in the cosmos at these astrotourism escapes.

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14 Spectacular Frozen Waterfalls in the Midwest

14 Spectacular Frozen Waterfalls in the Midwest

Deep in winter across the Midwest, cold temps have an upside-turning waterfalls into snow-white winter marvel…

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Awaken Your Creativity at this Artist Retreat Deep in the Woods of Indiana

Awaken Your Creativity at this Artist Retreat Deep in the Woods of Indiana

At The Hundredth Hill Artist Retreat in the woods of Southern Indiana, creatives come to reawaken their imagi…

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The Midwest's Fall Foliage Will Be the Country's Most Vibrant This Year-Here Are the Coolest Ways...

The Midwest's Fall Foliage Will Be the Country's Most Vibrant This Year-Here Are the Coolest Ways...

Ready to catch the changing fall leaves? These unique ways to see fall foliage in the Midwest will have you l…

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11 Vacations Your Dog Will Love Even More Than You Will

11 Vacations Your Dog Will Love Even More Than You Will

Make your next trip one your dog will love. Dog-friendly cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, Grand Rapids, Milw…

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Could Citizens of This Indiana Town Have Seen a 500-Pound Turtle?

Could Citizens of This Indiana Town Have Seen a 500-Pound Turtle?

Two men said they saw such an animal, dubbed the Beast of Busco, in 1948

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We Asked Designers What Makes a Mudroom Functional and They Named These 3 Features Original

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By Michelle Mastro Verified
| The Spruce Verified
By Michelle Mastro Published on July 4, 2026 Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo By Kaitlin Green Mudrooms need open and closed storage to make them functional and aesthetically pleasing. Surfaces, like mudroom benches and floors, should be durable to contend with heavy traffic. Bonus elements from mail slots to charging stations can keep your mudroom living extra functional. Done well, a mudroom doesn’t just function better, it sets the tone for the entire home.
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Signs It Might Be Time to Change Schools

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By Michelle Mastro Verified
| Southwest Ohio Parent Verified
Sometimes a school just isn’t the right fit. And that’s OK. But the difficult part can be knowing when to switch schools. The good news is there are many common signs that it might be time to consider changing schools, from academic struggles and lack of support to social challenges and declining student motivation. Here are some of the most common signs it might be time to change schools, and if so, how to make a smooth transition to a new school with confidence.
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Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Key takeaways Powered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. • Skunks dig up yards and can spray pets and kids if they are not handled properly.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Editorial intern

When's the best time to pitch you?

Any time before 5pm

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Hiking trails, reading books, or catching up on my watch list.
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