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Get ready for spring by checking out these 50+ ideas to add to your spring bucket list! Every year it seems I get more and more antsy for spring. It's so hard having kids and feeling stuck inside the house, right? I am hopeful this list will provide some ideas to make spring a bit more fun. … Continue Reading..
One of the coolest things about February and March here in Michigan is the abundance of maple syrup-inspired events. The entire process is fascinating, and I love that it's the first farm crop to be harvested in Michigan each year. That is definitely worth celebrating...and noting that spring must … Continue Reading..
Our family recently had the chance to head Snow Tubing at Hawk Island in Lansing, Michigan, and man! It was so much fun. Hawk Island is a fantastic park with a splash pad, lake/beach, cute playground and walking trail. We had visited a few times during summer, but never in winter, so decided to … Continue Reading..
I thought bedtime was supposed to get easier as kids grew older… The kids shower themselves, clip their own nails, and get ready for bed with just a few bits of prompting. But bedtime is a whole hour-long adventure these days and I have much less time to myself now than I had when they … Continue Reading..
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'" - Martin Luther King, Jr. There are few people in history as notable as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and since many schools and offices are off to honor him on January 17, 2022, I hope you all spend the day living … Continue Reading..
Think back to the best Christmases and birthdays of your childhood... If you're anything like me, toy gifts don't stick out much, but the memories and people do. I've quickly realized my kids are happy with a few gifts to open, but mostly they are just happy to feel special and spend time together. … Continue Reading..
I attended a media night preview for Meadow Brook's Holiday Walk and Winter Wonder Lights. All opinions expressed belong to me. It’s the most wonderful time of year! The Holidays at Meadow Brook will dazzle with two breathtaking holiday events—the 50th anniversary of the annual Holiday Walk and … Continue Reading..
The post below is sponsored by the Michigan Apple Committee. All opinions expressed belong to me. Fill your home with the aroma of these super simple crockpot baked apples using pantry staples as ingredients! Apple season is still rolling here in Michigan, and with cooler temps on the … Continue Reading..