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

Where I’m From

I am from peace and quiet, from Old English to polish the antique furniture and line-dried clothes, lovingly hung with wooden clothespins. I am from a dirt road, where grass grows long, sticks crack under your feet as you walk and the scent of burning leaves fill the air. I am from the lilac … Continue Reading..

Date Night Idea: A Grand Rapids Getaway

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About a month ago my hubby surprised me with a fabulous idea...to plan a night out to celebrate our 3rd anniversary...finally (our anni is in June). After we lined up grandma to babysit for the eve, I was off to planning. I knew he might want to go somewhere scenic, but I really just wanted to … Continue Reading..

Fab5: FREE Family Fun in Detroit

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I’m always on the hunt for cool things we can do as a family that are free or low-cost. There are so many great adventures to be had…try these for a day of family fun around Detroit at zero cost. 5. Museum Adventure Pass. Pick up a pass at any participating library to gain FREE access into all … Continue Reading..

My Spiritual Journey

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I’m an outspoken person; therefore I am not one to shy away from topics like politics and religion. In fact, both are topics I love discussing, even if friends/family have opposing views because I always walk away with a new piece of knowledge. So, I decided I would tackle religion today… I am … Continue Reading..

Interview with a Neighbor: Tara Michener + Book GIVEAWAY

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I met Tara awhile back at a local volunteer project. Right away I could tell I liked her – her warm persona and smile is contagious. After following her for a few years on Twitter, I got curious about what all she’s involved with and decided to sit down with her to chat about her passions – namely … Continue Reading..

The Best of Life’s Pleasures

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My hubby left the comfort of his first job last week. After spending almost 5 years in one place, he was ready to move on. It will be a step forward, yet this step isn’t about a promotion. It’s about our quality of life. He’s an accountant (no, he does not do taxes!), so with this position, he … Continue Reading..

Heavenly Scent Herb Farm in Fenton, Michigan

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I love exploring new places...especially beautiful little places that don't cost a dime to get into. One such place I discovered thanks to my mom last week was Heavenly Scent Herb Farm in Fenton, Mich. We had fun roaming the gardens and taking photos. Here are some of my favorite shots from the … Continue Reading..

How to Make a Banana Slurp + Blogger Fun in Detroit

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For this week's VlogTalk and for the Summer Smash"ed" meme, I walk you through one of my favorite drink recipes from my childhood. Note: There is an adult-friendly version included as well. Since I wanted to keep my video around 2 minutes, I decided to write out the second part of the prompt, … Continue Reading..