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This post is sponsored by DEFY Detroit. All opinions expressed belong to me. Are your kids full of energy? Are they typically bouncing off the walls? {Insert hand raised emoji} Well, I’ve got the scoop on a new spot that will guarantee a great bedtime: DEFY Detroit in Commerce Township. This new extreme trampoline park […]
I received free admission to the Michigan Science Center in exchange for this post. All opinions expressed belong to me. This past week, we packed up and drove to Detroit for a visit to the Michigan Science Center. As many of you know, my kids are SUPER into science — STEM play, math, space {my […]
The post below is sponsored by Goldfish Swim School – Ann Arbor. All opinions expressed belong to me. Ann Arbor, A2, Tree Town…Whatever you call it, there is no denying Ann Arbor is a fantastic city. With tons of restaurants, plenty of parks, and lots of FREE fun, if your adventures haven’t brought you to […]
There is nothing that irks a parent’s ears quiet like hearing the “I’M BORED” whine. While some kids are quick to amuse themselves, others struggle to find things to do unless it involves a screen. Of course boredom is SO good for kids. It allows time for their imaginations to run wild, and it fosters […]
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 […]
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 […]
The post below is sponsored by the Flint Children’s Museum. All opinions belong to me. For all the times I’ve talked about my love of the Flint Children’s Museum to people, I realized I hadn’t ever done an official post about it, so when I had the opportunity to visit recently, I decided it was […]
“Don’t dream about what you want to do. Stay awake and do it.” ~ The late Marvin Yagoda Isn’t this the best quote ever? In case you don’t know who Marvin is, he’s the colorful man behind a treasure trove of odd fun in Farmington Hills: Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum. Plan a visit and I guarantee […]
Maybe you’ve visited our capital city in grade school, but if you haven’t yet, a Michigan State Capitol tour is a bucket list MUST and perfect excuse to visit Lansing. I mean, look at the outside architecture of the building alone…all the heart eyes. The building opened in 1879 and hasn’t stopped being a beacon […]
I fell in love with art when I studied French artists in high school and then had the opportunity to go see the pieces I learned about in-person at the Louvre in Paris. Hands-on learning is my absolute favorite approach to education, and since my kids are all very obsessed with “art” and its many […]
Sloan Museum is a blog supporter and advertiser for Mrs. Weber’s Neighborhood. All opinions expressed belong to me. Lately, my girls — ages 5 and 7 — have been obsessed with space. We’ve rented several books from the library about space, and I am currently working on finishing up a space-themed room for my 5-year-old […]
I have to let you in on a little secret: One of my favorite spots to explore is Flint, Michigan. I’ve always been a fan of underdog cities, part because the grit is just more interesting, and part because these spots tend to be less crowded than typical tourist cities. The people and the spirit […]
If your kids are anything like mine, they LOVE to create. Problem is, some days I just don’t want to deal with the mess or we just want to get out of the house for a bit. Enter Michaels Kids Club. Nearly every Saturday, Michaels hosts a Kids Club craft project from 10 a.m. to noon, and […]
One thing my kids look forward to each month is our local FREE Home Depot Kid’s Workshops. These are a great way to spend time together as a family, or have an excuse for a one-on-one date with your child. The hands-on workshops are typically held the first Saturday of the month and run from 9 a.m. – […]
I was visiting MJR Digital Cinemas yesterday and immediately spotted a sign highlighting the 2017 MJR Free Children’s Spring Film Festival. Woo-hoo for their free movies this spring! The dates are as follows: March 11 & 12 – Trolls {specific showtimes posted on March 7} March 18 & 19 – Middle School {specific showtimes posted March 14} […]
If the winter blues are starting to kick in, check out this list for some great FREE fun! Paying 3 admissions {or 5 if you count my husband and I} anywhere we go adds up quickly. Visiting every cool place surrounding us just isn’t financially possible for us, so I have to carefully think through which ones we […]
**ENTER TO WIN 4 TICKETS AT THIS FACEBOOK POST!!!** Sloan Museum is a sponsor of Mrs. Weber’s Neighborhood. All opinions expressed are my own. The story of the Titanic is perhaps one of the most unbelievable pieces of modern history. The amazing ship took two years to build, employing more than 10,000 men, yet seemed to […]
I received free admission to Cranbrook Institute of Science for the purpose of this post. All opinions are my own. This heat has had us craving some indoor adventures, so I packed up the kids and headed to Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan earlier this week. I loved having the excuse to visit the […]
This summer, Saturdays and Sundays become even more kid-friendly at the Detroit Institute of Arts {DIA}. The museum is rolling out a new program called “Detroit Institute of Awesome!” which will feature a variety of art and activities tailored to ages 3–10. Activities are free with museum admission, which is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and […]
I’ve talked about my love for Sloan Museum in Flint in the past. I adore this gem located on the Flint Cultural Center Campus. It’s never terribly busy, they have amazing traveling exhibits that rotate often, and best of all — it’s manageable with kids. If you’d like more reasons to visit Sloan*Longway in Flint, here’s […]