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..
Interview With A Neighbor: A Guide to Baby #2
Yesterday I discussed my recent lapse of baby amnesia. Yes, I love babies. But having two of them, under my care until they’re at least 18? SCARY. It already takes me an additional hour to go anywhere with Little K. What would two babes do to my planning? To qualm my fears, I decided to turn to … Continue Reading..
My Hood: The Wienermobile’s Coming To Detroit
One of my favorite things about Twitter: sometimes, if you're vocal, a big company will listen to you. About a month ago, Dominique over at Midwest Guest, started a Twitter conversation about the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, citing a great post she wrote awhile back about it. Pretty soon there was a … Continue Reading..
3 Years of Wedded Bliss
I am posting this a day early because I will be participating in VlogTalk tomorrow. Three years ago tomorrow, I married the most wonderful man. He laughs at my stupid jokes. He holds my hand in church. He knows when to let me cool off when I’m angry. He pulls me close when I look like … Continue Reading..