Mrs. Weber's Neighborhood - Family Fun in Southeast Michigan and Beyond

My Fave Target Finds

I confess: I'm in love with Target...and I know I'm not alone. Target is the one store I cannot escape without spending unnessasary money. So many pretty things! But, especially lately, Target has been a great place to shop with coupons, and there are many good deals to be had. Here are my … Continue Reading..

My Vice: T-Bizzle

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Dear Taco Bell, I love you from the depths of my soul. But I know you clog my arteries, and for that, I feel guilty. I remember the first time I met you like it was yesterday...I was in third grade and we were on our way to my friend's sister's volleyball game. Her mom went through the drive … Continue Reading..

Chicken and Ranch Enchiladas

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Who doesn't like the different variations of enchiladas you can make? One of my favorites when I'm feeling like yummy comfort food are these simple chicken and ranch enchiladas. Here's the recipe: INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked chicken (I use 4 boneless, skinless breasts) 1 tall sour cream … Continue Reading..

Opposites Attract

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Not a day goes by when I don't thank my lucky stars for meeting my husband -- the one I believe (and hope!) I will be with for the rest of my life. Yet, it's crazy to reflect on how polar opposite we are on many levels. Here are some examples: I love sushi and trying different types of foods. … Continue Reading..

My Hood: Healthy Habits Video Contest for Grades 4-8

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FACT: Michigan is ranked as the 10th most obese state in the country. One third of American children are obese. Adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America's Future 2011 One thing that my … Continue Reading..

Inspiration in Fourth Grade

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"An understanding heart is everything in a teacher, and cannot be esteemed highly enough. One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feeling. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the … Continue Reading..

My Job: A Year Later

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It has been almost one year exactly since I quit my full-time job at a PR firm to stay home with the little one. While on maternity leave, staying home didn't even cross my mind once. I looked forward to the return to work and to what I thought would be normalcy. Just a few weeks into our … Continue Reading..

7 Sins of Trashy TV

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Ugh. As much as I hate to admit it, sometimes I enjoying watching a little trashy TV. After all, when I turn on the TV (which seems rare these days), it's because I either want to catch up on the news or turn my brain completely off. Here are some of my favorite guilty pleasure reality shows that … Continue Reading..