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One item that is always on our summer bucket list is strawberry picking. Not only is it practical because it yields fruit, but it’s a fun excursion to learn where food comes from, and a great way to support local farms. Plus, let’s be real: California has NOTHING on our Michigan berries 😉 They are […]
Nothing screams summer in metro Detroit quite like a visit to The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. This place is amazing for kids, adults and history lovers alike, and always top of my list when entertaining out-of-town visitors. I’ve compiled a list of 10 reasons to visit this summer, but believe me — I’ve left off a […]
School is just about out for most schools across Michigan, which means one thing: Trying to keep kids occupied, whether it’s all week long or just on the weekends. As the saying goes, “You only get 18 summers,” so maximize your family time together with a local fair or festival, or an adventure to a new place. […]
I may be a little bias since it’s the month of my birth, but June is the best month. Not too hot, not too cold; not too rainy. Everything is in bloom and beautiful. Also? There is TONS to do. Lots of live music, the start of carnival season, farmers markets, and plenty of FREE kid […]
One of my favorite posts to write the past three years has been a BIG list of FREE summer concerts. First, because I love lists. Second, because nothing beats live music. Community concerts are the perfect way to introduce your child to the performing arts and let them burn energy by dancing and enjoying the music. […]
It’s baaaack! In case you missed its debut last year, American Girl will be returning to Twelve Oaks Mall June 24 – January 28! The family favorite will once again be opening a temporary retail location at the shopping center this summer and will stay open through early 2018. How fun will this be for the holiday season and […]
There is nothing that screams SUMMER quite like a baseball game, right? Fortunately for us, there are a few options other than just the neighborhood kid’s little league game. In southeast Michigan, we have a few choices for watching ball — the Detroit Tigers, the United Shore Professional Baseball League in Utica and the Lansing Lugnuts. We try […]
Get out your pen and paper and mark your calendar for this family fun: Starting in June, check out FREE kids movies at Emagine Theatres in Michigan on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. This will make for the perfect excursion for beating the heat…and maybe eating a little popcorn too 😉 Admission is free for children […]
Yay for May! I love this month for many reasons — the flowers peeking out, the smell of fresh-cut grass, Mother’s Day, and the return of farmer’s markets are just a few. {See this BIG list of local ones!} Luckily, there is plenty to do with kids this month, too. Check out my list of ideas below […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bookstock is a client of mine through work. No additional compensation was exchanged for the purpose of this post. I truly just love this event! Whether it’s reading to your children, having them read to you, or discussing a book on a plane with a stranger, books bring people together. This is just one reason I […]
As a mom, Mother’s Day is seriously one of my favorite days of the year. It’s the chance to get spoiled with adorable handmade presents {my favorite!} and an excuse not to cook {my other favorite!}. I also love getting the chance to spoil my own mom and mother-in-law, who both do so much to […]
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 […]
I received a T-shirt in exchange for the post below. Normally I wouldn’t do a sponsored post for JUST a T-shirt…But this one is THAT awesome. A few years years back I wrote about The Home T — a T-shirt company that has grown rapidly over the past few years and even been featured on Shark Tank. When […]
So many events this month scream SPRING, and it makes my heart so incredibly happy. Hope you have a great month of getting outside, making memories, and taking in the beauty of everything starting to bloom. Enjoy planning some family fun in Southeast Michigan in April 2017 with this big list! {FOR EASTER EVENTS –> GO […]
Easter is quickly sneaking up, and since so many area events sell out, I thought I’d put together a big list of ideas for easy planning during the month ahead. I’ve covered fun around Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint and Lansing. Bring on the Reese’s Eggs…and hopefully warmer weather in the weeks ahead 😉 {I’ll continue update […]
March is going to ROCK. This month brings International Women’s Day, Pi Day, Daylight Saving Time, St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring. Talk about fun times ahead! Check out these events across Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint and Lansing and be sure to chime in if I’ve missed any great ones. Family Fun in Southeast Michigan: […]
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 […]
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 […]