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My husband often jokes that honeymoons are wasted on newlyweds and that the time you *really* need a vacation is after you have kids. While newlywed me would totally disagree {planning a wedding is terrible IMO}, I can’t help but get his logic. It’s safe to say since having a kid seven years ago, I […]
Girlfriends are the sisters we get to choose, right? There’s no denying a little girl time does wonders for the soul, and let’s be real — it gives some of us the opportunity to look fancy and forget about being a mom for awhile 😉 I cherish my close girlfriends more than ever. They are […]
The post below is sponsored by Hyatt Place Ann Arbor. All opinions belong to me. I’ve said it many times before: I’m a huge fan of dating your spouse. I crave that connection in my life, and know date nights are essential for a healthy marriage. My guy often rolls his eyes at my adventures, […]
There has been something on my own bucket list the past few summers: Trying stand up paddle boarding {or SUP for short}. As someone who loves canoeing and kayaking, I knew it would be something I would enjoy! I prefer something active and not little kid friendly on our dates versus just dinner and a […]
The following is a sponsored guest post from Detroit’s Best Transportation. Anybody who has been keeping up with or visiting Detroit knows just how much it has changed in the recent years. The downtown area is constantly bustling and new businesses are popping up seemingly every day. You don’t have to be a resident of the […]
This past week, my husband and I celebrated nine years of marriage. Each year we try to take a mini trip, because to us, our anniversary is something to be celebrated each and every year! He is a runner and wanted to find a spring half marathon so we decided to loop a half marathon […]
If you aren’t familiar with the history of Motown, a visit to the Motown Museum must be on your radar. The history of how Berry Gordy built his empire is incredibly inspiring. And don’t even get me started on the music…It just makes you feel good, right? You can’t help but sing {and clap!} along. If […]
Grand Rapids, Michigan is dubbed Beer City USA for a great reason. However, did you know there is an explosion of fantastic craft breweries right outside the metro Detroit region too? If you didn’t, I have you covered with this post! When my husband and I had the opportunity for a day date, we discovered […]
I don’t know about you and your partner, but my husband and I have hit a crossroads: There are just no tangible gifts we really want any more. If we want something — we get it — simple as that {within reason of course!}. I’m not a fancy girl and he isn’t a fancy dude, and […]
If you’ve never seen Phantom of the Opera, this is one show I cannot stress seeing enough…It is an absolute MUST for any Broadway lover! I’m so thrilled it’s coming back to Detroit next year. Tickets to the show would make the perfect date night gift to unwrap this holiday season. The music from Phantom […]
If you’ve followed me awhile you know I love Crossroads Village in Flint and the cool events they put on for families. One that I have yet to attend but have heard great things is their annual Ladies Night Out. I mean, who couldn’t use a night out with girlfriends? This event provides the perfect […]
Despite the doom and gloom presented on the news, the Motor City has so much light to give. Every time I visit, I fall even more in love with the city, and I’m not the only one. Detroit is rockin’ these days! My husband and I love heading to Detroit for a date night because there is […]
Looking for the perfect Michigan couples getaway? Check out our itinerary for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for nature, good eats and plenty of fun! We are just getting back from an amazing vacation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I was looking for the perfect spot to head with my husband {our first kid-less vacation in 6 years!} and the more I […]
I received tickets in exchange for this promotional post. All opinions expressed are my own. We recently had the opportunity to visit Eastpointe Manor, just outside of Detroit, for dinner and laughs with The Murder Mystery Co. The night’s theme was Dressed To Kill and focused on the fashion industry. Doing a murder mystery dinner has […]
OK, so this is mostly a family blog, which means a ton of my writing is focused on my kids. But hello? My kids would not be here if it wasn’t for my husband, so the romantic area of my life deserves a little space, right? 😉 I’m at that point in life where marriages […]
I received a complimentary hotel stay from the Ann Arbor Area CVB in exchange for a post. All opinions and recommendations are from me. Something I have noticed in my 30’s: We are all MUCH too busy. I confess — I am queen of busy. But I’ve made a promise to myself to never let friendships fall to the […]
Have you heard of FootGolf? Yeah, I hadn’t either until a few weeks ago when my neighbor mentioned it. She’s a soccer player and thought it would be a fun group date for a few of us neighborhood couples. My immediate thoughts: Sounds hard. Sounds crazy. Sounds like a hoot! You see, our husbands golf […]
Excited to share about another fun city to head to for a date night destination: Michigan’s capitol, LANSING. The city’s cute hashtag, #LoveLansing, is definitely two-fold. First, there’s plenty to love in Lansing. Second, there is plenty to do with your love in Lansing. See what I did there? I love when things can be […]
One thing I have been wanting to explore and blog about is Michigan made beer, wine and spirits. So periodically, I will be having fun tastings and blogging about my discoveries. I don’t claim to know a ton about beer and wine, so you won’t find me commenting a ton on the “hoppy notes” of […]
At a delicious event put on by the United Dairy Industry of Michigan a few weeks ago, I was able to learn about some great wine/beer pairings with Michigan made cheeses. I instantly thought of my food-loving readers and just knew I had to share the knowledge I gained so you all can throw a fun “Michigan Made: Wine, […]