Looking for a fun excursion with the kids? Head Strawberry Picking at Spicer Orchards in Fenton, Michigan. It’s fun and delicious!
No Child Should Go Hungry: Free Summer Meals for Michigan Kids
No matter what community you live in and how prosperous it seems to be, there are still children failing to eat three meals a day. This is something that is a real issue during summer when free lunch programs provided by the schools are gone; which, for some children, is the only guaranteed meal for […]
Kicking Off Swim Lessons With Goldfish Swim School Ann Arbor
The post below is sponsored by Goldfish Swim School Ann Arbor. If you follow me on Instagram, you may notice quite a few photos and videos near water. We live near lots of lakes, and my dad lives on one, so our family can often be found at the beach. The only thing is, my kids {ages 2, […]
Top 10 Truck Books for Toddlers
The post below contains affiliate links. When you make purchases through the links, you support this blog. Since having a little boy, I’ve become a self-procliamed expert on an unlikely subject: Truck books. My toddler son loves being read to, but pretty much only if it’s a topic he enjoys. His favorite reads involve anything […]
Michaels Kids Club Crafts: $3 Saturday Fun {Nationwide}
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 […]
Family Fun: FREE Home Depot Kid’s Workshops {Nationwide}
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. – […]
Make The Future Detroit Festival, Featuring Shell Eco-Marathon Americas: April 27-30 at Cobo Center
The post below is sponsored by Shell. All opinions expressed are my own. The Shell Eco-marathon Americas will return to the Motor City as a featured element of a four-day, festival of ideas and innovation – Make the Future Detroit – April 27-30, and I have the scoop on all the FREE family fun that will be […]
2017 Shell Eco-marathon Americas Events: The Hunt and Run The Future 5K in Detroit {April 29}
The post below is sponsored by Shell. All opinions expressed are my own. Does your family love a good scavenger hunt or 5K? I have the scoop on some awesome fun happening on April 29 in Detroit in conjunction with the Shell Eco-marathon Americas! THE HUNT IN DETROIT Gather family members, colleagues, or a team of friends together to enter The […]
4 Gift Rule for Easter Baskets
The post below is sponsored by Peaceable Kingdom. I received products in exchange for promotion. All opinions expressed belong to me. I’m a huge fan of the 4 gift rule for Christmas {something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read}, but what about for Easter? It’s so easy to get carried […]
The Princess Party Company for A Magical Celebration
The post below is sponsored by The Princess Party Company. All opinions expressed are my own. One of my most popular posts highlights 80+ birthday party locations in SE Michigan. In case you’d rather host your own party and bring some fun your way, I am sharing about a company many readers will be interested in: The […]
2017 MJR Free Children’s Spring Film Festival
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} […]
FREE Things To Do in Southeast Michigan in Winter
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 […]
Indoor Fun: Snow Painting
There’s nothing quite like the magic of the first snow of the year. My girls are at the age that they beg for snow — they love it and care less that it generally brings freezing temperatures. We aim to get in a little outdoor play daily, but sometimes we can only last so long. […]
Our Family Project: A Year Of Giving Back {+ Southeast Michigan Nonprofits}
This year, our family is taking a pledge to donate more to organizations that help others. It’s the least I can do to get my young ones started on a path of giving back and advocating for others, because I truly believe the saying charity begins at home. Our plan is to pick a non-profit […]
5 Reasons To Love Parshallville Cider Mill in Fenton, Michigan
Just like so many Michiganders, fall is my favorite season. And like many of you, it’s for good reason: God’s gorgeous display of changing leaves, cracking the windows for fresh air, and of course, cider and donuts. {Cinnamon sugar all the way for this gal!} I have lots of local favorites when it comes to cider […]
Queen of Katwe Review: Disney’s Most Inspiring Film of 2016
The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf There’s quite a few films that come to mind when it comes to being inspired by true stories: Seabiscuit, Patch Adams, The Blind Side…The list could go on and on. Why? Because real life is interesting. It’s […]
Adventure Time: Fairy Magic in Northville, Michigan
Can you spot the fairy in the photo?! I’m a believer! I’ve always had a soft spot for all things mythical and magical, so it’s no surprise the recent fairy trend has made my heart happy. My kids adore making things for the fairies they believe surround our house, and I love that their projects […]
Disney’s Pete’s Dragon: Summer’s Sweetest Family Film {For Older Kids}
I attended a sneak preview of this movie. All opinions expressed belong to me. I can’t quite peg the first time I saw Pete’s Dragon as a kid, but I was certainly young. In fact, I think it was a pirated copy straight from our VCR. Anyway, I remember enjoying it seeing that little red-haired […]
10 Reasons To Visit Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills
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 […]
5 Reasons to Visit Kensington Metropark With Kids
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, […]
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