Wow. I don’t think I have been able to wipe the smile off my face since my Tuesday evening screening of Disneynature’s latest documentary, Monkey Kingdom. I have loved all of the movies in the nature series, but this is my favorite BY FAR. The story is compelling and surely one parents, children, and nature lovers will enjoy. […]
East Lansing Family Fun: Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens and MSU Dairy Store
Yesterday we had a day filled with East Lansing family fun on the campus of Michigan State University. After digging online and still not getting a clear picture of where to go or what to expect as a visitor with kids, I decided to do a post for all you visual learners like me. Butterflies in […]
Cinderella 2015: Courage, Kindness and A Whole Lotta Sparkle
I attended a sneak peek of Cinderella. All opinions expressed are my own. “So this is love, mhm mhmm mhm mhm” rang through my head while I watched the newest Disney film debuting in theaters today: Cinderella. While the song never actually appeared in the film {or much vocal music for that matter}, the classic story was brought […]
Breakfast on the Farm 2015 – FREE Family Fun Events in Michigan
It’s getting to be that season…Baby animals are being born and it has me thinking about all the amazing farm events on the horizon. Three things I love: Michigan, agriculture and FREE family fun. It’s my belief that each and every child deserves the opportunity to visit a farm and see where their food comes from. […]
Save Money At Metro Detroit Attractions With The D Discount Pass
One of the questions I get often from readers is how to save money on admission to local attractions. We are so lucky to have many wonderful programs for families to save money including the Michigan Activity Pass, Healthy Blue Xtras, and more. Another program I have recently learned about is The D Discount Pass. Created by the Detroit […]
Michigan Dancers Calling For Votes in #MIKidsCanDance Contest from Blue Cross Blue Shield
Want to hear a secret? I LOVE to dance, and grew doing ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical. I enjoyed that it provided me with a great form of exercise on a weekly basis and helped to give me self-confidence. So of course I am excited to share a fun contest from Blue Cross Blue Shield highlighting some […]
Comerica Bank and The Detroit Zoo Seeking Artists for Penguin Contest {Through 2/28}
Thought this was a great contest for local students and wanted to share the information I received. I am SO excited for the new Penguin Conservation Center to open — it’s my favorite part of the Detroit Zoo. Comerica Bank is launching an art contest to help welcome the gentoo penguins to the Detroit Zoo […]
13 Reasons To Visit Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan
I could shout it from the rooftops: If you have kids and live within a few hours to Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, Michigan, you need to plan a visit stat. This gem of a museum has been open since ’72 and is named after our five senses. Personally, it’s one of my favorites […]
Books and Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers To Make Mealtime FUN
Winter can be dreadful as a parent. My kids love playing outside, and it’s just not always possible with three kiddos, especially when it’s close to mealtime and layers of clothing are needed to go out. Like most parents, our worst time of day is the hours between 4-6 p.m. when I am preparing dinner and the […]
20 Things I’ve Realized As A Third Time Mom
I could shout it from the rooftops: Being a third time mom rocks. It’s amazing how adding a baby to the mix can make you feel much more fulfilled despite absolute chaos happening daily. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking on this, and believe I know why: 1. Having three means one kid always has […]
Christmas Tree Cork Painting
I’ll admit – I love doing crafts with my kids. It allows me to get creative, but more importantly, they LOVE it. Seriously, my girls could create for hours if given enough supplies! In fact, most of their Christmas gifts are craft supplies. Bonus since our little projects tend to keep them messy busy while […]
10 Children’s Books by Michigan Authors Every Kid Needs
Amazon affiliate links used below. When you purchase items from these links, you support my blog {and the author too!}. One super simple way to support our state is by purchasing books written by local authors. As a mama who is passionate about early literacy, I am constantly looking for fun books to read to […]
Big Hero 6 Review {A.K.A. I Want A Squishy Robot}
The other night, my 4-year-old {Kinley} and I had the opportunity to have a mom-daughter date night to see Disney’s newest flick, Big Hero 6. I wasn’t sure what to think prior to the movie. I had thought the previews made it look cute, but I didn’t know if it would capture our attention. Well, […]
Guide To Shopping at Salvation Army Thrift Stores in Southeast Michigan
RE-PIN HERE! It’s no secret: I LOVE thrifting. I get the biggest rush from finding cool things at cheap prices. Of all the places I have lived across metro Detroit, The Salvation Army takes the cake as my favorite place to thrift. I’ve found everything from Stella McCartney handbags for $6 to Ann Taylor and […]
Big List of Fire Department Open Houses in Michigan {During October 2014}
Being from a family of Detroit firefighters, I thought it would be awesome to share some info reader Dave of Page’s Page shared with me regarding some upcoming local firehouse open houses. Did you know this week is National Fire Prevention Week? Because of this, many stations open their doors to the public for some FREE family […]
Our Experience at Breakfast On The Farm {Uphaus Farms in Manchester, Michigan}
Supporting Michigan agriculture is a passion of mine and something I have enjoyed learning about since marrying my husband who grew-up on a farm. My kids absolutely love visiting my in-laws farm. From checking out the tractors, to sticking their hands in the corn crib and grabbing feed for the cows — it truly is such a […]
7 Books To Help With Preschool Anxiety
The post below contains Amazon affiliate links. When you make purchases through my links, it helps my family. Something nobody warned me about when we starting approaching 4 years old…ANXIETY. My daughter has always been the shy and cautious type. There’s no way around it — if she’s uncomfortable in a situation, she will let […]
50 Ways To Have a Pure Southeast Michigan Summer
The lakes, the beaches, the sunsets…There is nothing quite like summer in Pure Michigan. And after this beast of a winter, I know we all are SO ready for it. To kick-off the official first days of summer, I would like to present to you my list of 50 ways to have a Pure Southeast Michigan Summer. […]
Breakfast On The Farm 2014 – FREE Events in Michigan
Maybe I am a little bias since my in-laws live on a farm, but I think each and every child deserves the opportunity to visit a farm and see where their food comes from. That’s why I am in love with the Breakfast On The Farm 2014 events {a Michigan State University Extension Program} that […]
Inexpensive Fall Sensory Activity for Toddlers
I am a part of a local mom’s group on Facebook and this gal had mentioned her Facebook page, 2 Bears and Counting, and how she shared fun projects and such. Of course, I had to check it out! I asked her if she’s like to guest post here with a project idea and she […]
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