It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
Stepping into the Spun Sugar Shoppe in South Lyon, Michigan, is like stepping into a magical dream. Visit for a sweet experience for all ages! There is nothing more magical than a candy store, and finding candy shops in whatever town we are visiting is one of my family's favorite pastimes. … Continue Reading..
From an Anti-Racist read for young adults to my favorite Greek chopped salad and more, check out my favorite product picks for March 2021 below! Once again I am sharing some of my favorite products that are recent or longtime favorites. Life is so much better when we share the good stuff, isn't … Continue Reading..
Literacy is one of my passion subjects, so I am extra excited to feature a friend and local author, Tara Michener. Tara has written six books for children's and teens and is a counselor at Michener Associates Counseling Services in Novi. Her specialty is anti-bullying and relational aggression … Continue Reading..
The Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Detroit is a great family-friendly place to spend some time while enjoying the beauty of Belle Isle. The things my kids get into at times are surprising. We've visited A LOT of museums through the years because my kids love them. They of course loved visiting the … Continue Reading..
There's no bones about it -- one of the wildest attractions for kids in Livingston County is the Howell Nature Center. I love featuring this spot, which has grown into quite a cool place for not only animals enthusiasts, but outdoor enthusiasts as well. The popular Alexandria's Playscape and … Continue Reading..
Grab your significant other and get out there and play or chill with these 100+ winter date ideas in Southeast Michigan during Covid! Dating your spouse or significant other while social distancing protocols are in place is definitely a struggle, but not impossible with a little planning ahead. … Continue Reading..
Boost your child's self-esteem and grow their heart with this Valentine's Day confidence countdown for kids! As a child, I wanted nothing more than to be reminded I was loved, and that has carried through to my parenting style. For children, hearing words of affirmation is linked to greater … Continue Reading..
On this day -- January 26, 1837, Michigan officially became a state. Happy birthday, beautiful! Originally, our state *should* have become official in 1835, but a boundary dispute with Ohio prevented it. Perhaps that is what kicked off Michiganders lifelong hate against Ohio?! Anywho, the … Continue Reading..