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Every day I get a little twitchy-eyed watching my young children “craft.” I put that term loosely because sometimes I think they use it to take advantage of my weakness, which is self-expression. With that said, who am I to judge what is art when it doesn’t belong to me?! I am passionate about being […]
This post is part of an ongoing partnership with Absopure. All opinions expressed are my own. It’s what makes all parents go crazy — meal times with children, or as I like to call it — feeding time at the zoo. Sometimes I cringe thinking of my kid’s eating habits…Scoops of peanut butter, eating 4 clementines […]
I received tickets to Day Out With Thomas in exchange for promoting the event. All opinions expressed are my own. Bust my bumpers! Day Out With Thomas has officially rolled into Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad in Flint for the next two weekends. This annual event is a favorite for locals, and for a good […]
I have an ongoing partnership with Sloan Museum. The opinions expressed belong to me. One of my favorite cities in Michigan to visit with the kids in tow is Flint. I know…FLINT. People look at me like I’m crazy when I say that. I think Flint has a lot of hidden gems, plus I love […]
The information below has been provided by BCBSM. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is teaming up with the Detroit Lions to tackle childhood obesity by partnering on the Lions “Play 60” campaign, an initiative to encourage kids to get 60 minutes of physical activity each day. To celebrate the partnership and get kids active […]
I have an ongoing partnership with Meijer and am compensated for posts. All opinions and content belong to me. We are having a great summer. Honestly, it’s one of the best I’ve had in a long time {maybe since I was pregnant for 3 of the past 5 summers?!}. Anyway, we are making tons of great memories […]
We had a blast the other day checking out Holland, Michigan. It had been years since I had been and I couldn’t wait to go back. Because Lake Michigan. Because great shopping and restaurants. Because TONS to do for families. Unfortunately, shaky weather forced us to change some plans last-minute, but as we told the […]
I attended a media sneak peek of Inside Out. All opinions expressed below belong to me. Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head? Disney•Pixar’s latest movie, Inside Out, explores that question with the help of some adorable characters – Joy {Amy Poehler}, Fear {Bill Hader}, Anger {Lewis Black}, Disgust {Mindy Kaling} […]
There is nothing I love more than going on an adventure to a new place. Only thing is, my sense of adventure doesn’t always see eye-to-eye with my budget. With three kids, I’m quickly learning how to be highly aware of the costs to do everything from grocery shop to vacation, which is why I […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]