Blogs

NWI.com Blogs (short for "weblogs") are written by Northwest Indiana Times staff and selected members of Northwest Indiana and Illinois communities. The writing is not supervised by an editor, and readers are free to converse directly with the author (and other readers) in the comments below each post. If you have an idea for a blog and are interested in becoming a community blogger, please contact our online news staff.

RSSNews: NWI and Beyond

The blog that gives you more than your every day news. Find extra content, special features and more.

RSS Financial: The Cheap Guys

Matt Saltanovitz and Bowdeya Tweh keep their eyes on the business world and help you conserve your money.

RSS Sports: MMA with Matt E.

MattE takes you inside the explosive world of Mixed Martial Arts with all the latest news, previews, rumors, exclusive interviews and features.

RSS Shore: The Culinarian

Columnist and features writer Jane Dunne never runs out of ideas when it comes to cooking for family, entertaining at home or dining out.

RSS Shore: Everyday Living

Shore's Associate Publisher and Editor Pat Colander brings you up-to-date on what's going on in the Shore universe-evenings, weekends and all times in between issues.

RSS Parent: Party of Two

Laugh, cry and multitask as Julia documents the triumphs and debacles of life as a single working mother.

RSSParent: Laptops to Countertops

Photographer and writer mom of two, Beth always brings a new twist to the suburban mundane.

RSS Sports: Region Sports Extra

Take a peak inside the notebooks of The Times award-winning sportswriters.

RSSSports: Pro Sports Chatter

Matt Frost and Tom Hernes offer their perspectives on the world of professional sports.

RSSShore: Of Notoriety

From play and restaurant openings to premiere parties and red carpet movie screenings, columnist Philip Potempa reports on celebs and notable names.

RSSShore: Starcast

The 12 sun-signs are highlighted; here, the focus is on how every planetary move affects each of the 12 sun-signs.

RSSParent: Close to Home

Stephanie is a stay-at-home mom to three boys and a baby girl, but don't let that fool you. She'll keep you in style and in-the-know with reviews on the latest products and services you'll use.

RSS Parent: Father Knows Nothing

Rick Kaempfer's business card says author/writer/blogger, but his real job is "stay-at-home-dad."

RSSParent: Food with a Dash of Fun

We all have to eat right? Check here for recipes, cooking with kids, food finds, and more.