If you're like me and have never checked out the Detroit Historical Museum (I know - I'm ashamed!) - next week - the week of July 25-31 - will be a great time to check it out because it will be FREE for a program call Seven Days-Seven Stories in celebration of Detroit's 310th anniversary. Each … Continue Reading..
Ode to My Favorite Pants
Gray comfy pants, I’m going to miss you. I remember the day I bought you 10 years ago. You were 2 for $30 at Express. I bought a black pair too, but they didn’t fit like you. I wore you to many 8 a.m. classes my freshman year at college. You inspired me to sleep during many of them. You … Continue Reading..
Taco Salad with Doritos Recipe
I love making salads in the summer. Most of the time I just throw together whatever ingredients are in the fridge, but there's one I absolutely love and that's any type of taco salad. We don't make it often because even despite my best efforts to hide foods, my husband ALWAYS gets into the Doritos … Continue Reading..
My Hood: Fairytale Festival at Ford House
I don’t know about y’all, but there’s one local summer event I can’t wait to check out: the Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Books at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. Being a history nerd, I became enchanted with the Ford House a few years back and even wrote about my visit there in my … Continue Reading..
Pure Michigan Road Trip
One of my best memories is a trip the hubby and I took for our first anniversary, prior to baby. It wasn't anywhere expensive - we just decided to take a road trip and be tourists in our own state. ((For those in Michigan, we traveled north to Traverse City and the Leelanau Peninsula, and then took … Continue Reading..
Easy Dessert Dip
Since summer gathering season is upon us and I’ve gotten a few requests to post this, I’m sharing a fun, easy recipe today. I love being married for many reasons, but one reason that stands out is all the new recipes I have received from my husband’s [giant] family during the past several years. … Continue Reading..
Summer Bucket List
Because I LOVE making lists, I jumped at the chance to create a summer bucket list. Unlike my usual new years resolution lists, this should all be completely attainable – and low-cost – after all, I’m a gal on a tight budget. Here are 50 things I hope to do for myself and with my family this … Continue Reading..
VlogTalk: Easy Drink for Summer
Mmmm...nothing says summer like a cool cocktail - especially when you're not pregnant (yet!). Watch my video below to learn how to make an easy drink I think I invented and dubbed the Marilyn Monroe. Let's just say it's an adult spin on a kid classic. This video is intended for those 21+. ((And … Continue Reading..