One of my favorite local gems to visit for some outdoor exploring is Kensington Metropark. I’ve been coming here since I was young and it just keeps getting better with each passing year. There is so much to do! If you aren’t familiar, Kensington Metropark is part of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks system located at the intersection of Brighton, […]
Exploring The Ledges in Grand Ledge, Michigan
As a gal who loves nature and photographing beautiful places, I was floored I hadn’t heard of “The Ledges” of Grand Ledge until a few weeks ago when my friend Jessica posted about it. We visited this weekend after spending the night at my in-laws and had a great time exploring. For those geographically challenged, Grand Ledge […]
40+ Can’t Miss Summer Events in Southeast Michigan in 2016
School is just about out for most schools in Michigan, which means one thing: Trying to keep kids occupied. There’s nothing that screams “summer” as much as a local fair or festival, complete with delicious tastes, smells and sounds. To plan ahead, I’ve put together a list of 40+ of the can’t-miss summer events in […]
Howell Nature Center Tree House Grand Opening {May 7, 2016}
I’ve posted several times about the Howell Nature Center, and anytime I include a photo people instantly ask, “Where is this place?” You guys, this place is hands-down one of my favorite local gems for outdoor play. And as if my kids needed a reason to enjoy it even more, last year, they added a […]
FREE Family Fun: Shell Eco-marathon in Detroit April 22-24
The post below is sponsored by Shell. All opinions expressed are my own. With beautiful weather hopefully continuing in the week ahead, the timing for the Shell Eco-marathon in Detroit couldn’t be better, and I couldn’t be more proud to say ‘the D’ is home to this amazing event. It’s the perfect event to attend in […]
Upcoming Fun: The Shell Eco-marathon Americas Hunt in Detroit {April 16, 2016}
The post below is sponsored by Shell. All opinions expressed are my own. Looking for something to do this upcoming weekend? I have the ultimate cool idea: A scavenger hunt in Detroit! First off, the weather looks like it’s {finally} going to be amazing, and second, there are some awesome prizes up for grabs. About The Shell […]
10 Tips for Visiting the Toledo Zoo
My mom and I packed up the kids and my nephew and headed to the Toledo Zoo last week. It was wonderful! I hadn’t been there in years, and never with kids, so it was great to see what the updates were like…It was a whole different zoo than I remember. The grounds were immaculate […]
13 Things To Do in Greater Lansing With Kids
This past weekend, I had the chance to travel to Michigan’s capital city: Lansing. During my trip I was able to network with other fab bloggers, eat some great food and explore the city. It was wonderful! Along the way, I learned of some great spots and am excited to share a few of my […]
Summer Must: Visit Belle Isle in Detroit
Belle Isle Park in Detroit is definitely one of those places that needs to be on every Michigander’s list. I have always felt a strange connection to the island knowing my parents went there to play as kids, and later date as teenagers growing up in the city. Its rich history combined with its endless beauty and views of […]
Summer Must: Visiting The Howell Nature Center
We nixed cable for one solid reason: To have the perfect excuse to get outside more. I can’t even tell you how much I have loved not having it to distract us! I’m a huge proponent of getting lots of outdoor time with kids. While I’m no scientist, I will tell you that my mom experience […]
30+ Summer Events in Southeast Michigan {Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint and Lansing Areas}
We’re all excited for the kids to be done with school for the year, right? OK, maybe you’re dreading it just a bit…I mean, summer does mean a lot of time to keep little hands occupied and avoiding the boredom blahs. To plan ahead, I’ve put together a little list of the can’t-miss fairs, festivals and summer events in […]
FREE Summer Concerts in Southeast Michigan in 2015 {Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint & Lansing Areas}
I LOVE live music. Unfortunately my budget combined with having young kids makes it near impossible to attend concerts. Instead of shelling out $100 for nosebleed seats, I love supporting our local music scene, and summer is the perfect time to do so. Additionally, outdoor concerts are kid-friendly, after all, what kid doesn’t like to boogie? I found some great […]
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 […]
Oakland County Fair 2014 Information + Quick Giveaway {5 PASSES!} ENDS 7/3
Nothing says summer quite like a good ole fashion county fair! I’ve loved hitting up the county fair circuit since I was a little gal. I’ve always loved seeing the 4-H animals, getting a fresh squeezed lemonade, riding some carnival rides and checking out the special event happenings! I’m so happy to be able to […]
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. […]
90+ Places for Outdoor Activities in Southeast Michigan
Is there anything better than summer in Michigan? I certainly don’t think so! I have a lot of love for all the seasons my home state offers, but nothing gets me more excited than spending the summer by water and relaxing around a bonfire at the end of the night. I decided to come up […]
The Detroit Zoo: A Wintertime Destination {+Giveaway!}
One of my favorite things to do in the wintertime is to walk through the Detroit Zoo after a snowfall. {I shared some photos of a visit last year here.} In the sunshine and fresh air, with fewer visitors and more active animals, a walk through the Zoo can be a serious mood booster when […]
Christmas Lights in Metro Detroit
Just a little taste of the fun things we’ve been doing around our hood…It’s the most wonderful time of year, isn’t it? Top (L to R): Reindeer at the Ice Fest in downtown Ferndale, Big, Bright Lights show in downtown Rochester. Bottom (L to R): Mike and Margaret’s crazy lighted house in Troy, Giant Gingerbread […]
My Neighborhood: Michigan Renaissance Festival
Have you ever been to a Renaissance Festival? You know, where people of all backgrounds get together, dress up and pretend like we’re back in the renaissance period of time? It may sound crazy, but here in Michigan, we have a fun event that comes back every year, and has been going on since 1979 […]
Heavenly Scent Herb Farm in Fenton, Michigan
I love exploring new places…especially beautiful little places that don’t cost a dime to get into. One such place I discovered thanks to my mom last week was Heavenly Scent Herb Farm in Fenton, Mich. We had fun roaming the gardens and taking photos. Here are some of my favorite shots from the day. Have […]
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