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Each year I gather our family together and create a Christmas bucket list of fun things we’d like to do during the month of December. At ages 4, 6 and 8, I love hearing the fun ideas my kids have, and the reminder that it doesn’t have to cost much to make the season absolutely […]
The post below is sponsored by the Michigan Wildlife Council. All opinions belong to me. Fishing is one of those outdoor sports every child needs to experience. Even if the worms make you squirm or the fish make you queasy, there’s nothing like spending quality time together in nature. Not to mention, we have more than 150 species […]
We LOVE making a big summer bucket list each year to gear up for the seasonal fun ahead. Although our lists are usually a bit ambitious to get through, we love having a guideline for things to do when we have an open day or boredom strikes. I’m super excited to re-visit some of our […]
The post below is sponsored by Goldfish Swim School. All opinions expressed belong to me. Did you know…According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of injury death to children ages one to four — and the second leading cause of injury death for children ages one to […]
Get out your pen and paper and mark your calendar for this family fun: Starting in June, check out $2 kids’ movies at Emagine Theatres in Michigan on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. This will make for the perfect excursion to beat the heat…and maybe eating a little popcorn too since it will be […]
As a mom, Mother’s Day is seriously one of my favorite days of the year. It’s the chance to get spoiled with adorable handmade presents {my favorite!} and an excuse not to cook {my other favorite!}. I also love getting the chance to spoil my mom and mother-in-law, who both do so much to keep […]
The post below is sponsored by the Michigan Wildlife Council. All opinions belong to me. Every Earth Day, our family tries to celebrate by doing something — whether it’s picking up trash outside or finding materials in our home to repurpose. We should be celebrating our earth daily, but having a special day to celebrate […]
April is Autism Awareness Month, so what better time to share about the amazing resources we have for families with Autism Spectrum Disorders {ASD} and other sensory sensitivities right here southeast Michigan and beyond? One of my daughters has been diagnosed with sensory processing disorder {SPD} and social communication disorder, which are both characteristics of […]
Like we all need an excuse to go get ice cream… Dairy Queen’s annual FREE Cone Day is coming up tomorrow — Tuesday, March 20, 2018. 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 you and flavor choices include chocolate, vanilla, or […]
We cannot all succeed, when half of us are held back. – Malala Yousafzai Somewhere in between being raised by a very strong mother and having two daughters of my own, I’ve become a bit fired up about all things WOMAN. When I was 16 and my girlfriends and I found out about International Women’s […]
It’s baaaack…The 2018 MJR Free Children’s Spring Film Festival! Make sure to read this ENTIRE post because there are some changes this time around and not every location is participating. 2018 MJR FREE Children’s Spring Film Festival Schedule Saturday & Sundays March 3 – 25 – Participating locations only! March 3-4: Wonder (PG) Showtimes posted on […]
If you haven’t had the chance to take in a Lugnuts game, you are missing out! With great promotions, affordable tickets and plenty of family fun around Lansing, this is always a summer must for us. While the sunshine is still a few months away here in Michigan, if you’re starting to think ahead, this […]
I attended the North American International Auto Show as a member of the media with with A Girls Guide To Cars and the Steel Market Development Institute. All opinions expressed belong to me. Nothing says Detroit quite like the automobile, right? I attended the 2018 Detroit Auto Show earlier this week and got a taste of what’s […]
One of the most exciting things as a blogger is getting emails from companies like Disney with the inside scoop of what’s coming up. I wanted to share this list of 2018 Walt Disney movies to be released because if you’re anything like me, you’ve already asked Google when a few of these flicks will be […]
The post below is sponsored by A Girl’s Guide To Cars. All opinions expressed belong to me. If you’ve never experienced the excitement that is the Detroit Auto Show — formally named the North American International Auto Show {or NAIAS} — this is your year! My husband works for an automotive supplier, and there’s a chance […]
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of OshKosh B’gosh; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Every season I gather our family together and create a bucket list of fun things we’d like to do. At ages 3, 5 and 7, I love hearing the fun ideas my kids have! The holiday […]
One thing I hear a lot from friends that don’t know me very well: “You are such a supermom! How do you do it?” Confession: I don’t. At all. You see, what you may see is a put together mom. I’m organized. I balance a few jobs. I show up {mostly} on time. I respond […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyLiteracyStory #DGMyStoryEntry #CollectiveBias As the weather continues to cool, there is nothing like wrapping up in a warm blanket and reading a great book, right? Literacy is one of my passion causes, and I am always looking for […]
Who else here loves bats? Ya’ll know they eat mosquitos right? That’s my favorite reason for loving these often misunderstood creatures! On September 23, live bats from the Organization for Bat Conservation (OBC) will travel to the Michigan Science Center in Detroit for a day of family-fun, learning, and excitement. Guests will have the opportunity […]
Ever since I was a little girl, there was one craft I couldn’t wait to do each fall: Leaf presses! Now, as a parent, I love them even more because it combines my love of getting outside with my creative side. Bonus? No running to the store for extra supplies and easy peasy for little […]