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To celebrate Earth Day, the Michigan Science Center will offer free general admission on April 20, 2019 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., sponsored by DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier. The event will explore earth science with hands-on activities, exhibits and shows. Free general admission includes access to more than 250 amazing hands-on exhibits, live stage shows, Spark!Lab from the Smithsonian, Kids Town gallery, STEM Playground, Space gallery and more. Earth Day … Continue Reading..
We just returned from yet another EPIC vacation. We visited the Great Smoky Mountain area, including plenty of fun in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Are these places touristy? YES. Are they beautiful? YES. Is there a ton for families? YES. I highly recommend this destination for … Continue Reading..
The post below is a client of mine. All opinions expressed belong to me. For real though, I love going to this sale each year ;) The presence of books in the home has a greater influence on a child’s level of education than does the parents income, nationality, or level of education. This … Continue Reading..
So many events this month scream SPRING, and it makes my heart so incredibly happy. Hope you have a great month of getting outside, making memories, and taking in the beauty of everything starting to {hopefully} bloom. Enjoy planning some family fun in Southeast Michigan in April 2019 with … Continue Reading..
The last thing any parent wants to hear while on spring break is "I'm bored!" To combat this, I wanted to share a list of ideas to keep you busy. Even if you are just hanging at home, it's all good -- there is plenty of fun to be had. Plan a staycation adventure with this list of 50+ Things To Do … Continue Reading..
The post below is sponsored by National Geographic. All opinions expressed belong to me. I'm excited to share once again about the amazing show that is coming to Ann Arbor on April 4, 2019: National Geographic's Symphony For Our World, which will be coming to Hill Auditorium in Ann … Continue Reading..
Like we all need an excuse to go get ice cream... Dairy Queen's annual FREE Cone Day 2019 is coming up on Wednesday, March 20. This event happens nationwide and serves as a fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The donation dollar amount you give is completely up to … Continue Reading..
My little guy and I recently visited Kids Gotta Play in New Hudson and I received a few messages about it, so figured it was time for a little post on here! We love playing here, though it may seem odd from its online appearance. It's a showroom for Rainbow Play Systems, Springfree … Continue Reading..
We are always looking for fun physical activities to do as a family, and bowling is the perfect sport for ALL ages! My kids love going on special date nights to bowl, and I love getting use out of my super sweet purple bowling shoes {worth the investment, people}! The only bummer is … Continue Reading..
Calling all bug lovers! If your children are into all things creepy and crawly, the Michigan State University Bug House needs to be on your radar. Every month, the MSU Department of Entomology hosts FREE open house events. These provide a great, educational experience, and are the … Continue Reading..
One of our favorite things to do is spend some time on the campus of Michigan State University. There is tons to do for free! An annual pitstop for us in springtime is to stop and see the Butterflies in the Garden exhibit at the 4-H Children's Gardens. The butterflies will be visiting this year … Continue Reading..
What is better than pancakes? Pancakes with a purpose! On Tuesday, March 12, 2019 IHOP restaurants will offer each guest a free short stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day. The event runs from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. This is a nationwide program, but locally, this annual … Continue Reading..
