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Happy New Year! Here’s hoping 2026 ends up being a fantastic year filled with many family adventures. January is one of our favorite months for movie nights in, checking out local museums, heading to the theatre for shows, and snow/cold days {fingers crossed!}. With that said, always double check … Continue Reading..
December is one of those tricky months that people absolutely love and thrive in, or feel completely overwhelmed. It brings cold, dark nights and occasional kid sickness, too. Since many of us tend to fall into both camps of wanting to go out and wanting to stay in, this list is focused just on … Continue Reading..
For me, Christmas officially begins with the music…then shopping…then purchasing a peppermint latte…and then I finally start to decorate. After all that, I’m ready to focus on the reason for the season, do some volunteering, and plan some family outings. Lucky for me, … Continue Reading..
November is the kick off to Michigan's long winter, which isn't so fun, BUT there are lots of fun activities to keep us all warm! I don't know about you all, but it's about to be a whole lotta Christmas music from now on in my minivan ;) Enjoy the month together as a family with these 30+ … Continue Reading..
October has quite a wonderful reputation here in southeast Michigan...Between apples, pumpkins, and cool nights, the leaves are also about to show us how beautiful it is to let things go. It's the perfect season for hiking and getting outside and seeing the immense changes in nature. It's also a … Continue Reading..
September is such a lovely month, right? Cool mornings followed by warm days, the leaves starting to change, apple picking, and perhaps every parent's favorite reason -- back to a routine! I've outlined more than 30+ things to do with kids in September 2025 below. Make it a great month! Things … Continue Reading..
The post below is sponsored by Escape Room Novi. All opinions expressed belong to me. If you love games and puzzles, I cannot recommend doing an escape room enough. They are SO fun, and great for a unique night out with other couples or as a family. Our family of five recently went to Escape … Continue Reading..
Dear Daughter, It’s almost time for your high school journey. How did we get here so quickly? It feels like just yesterday you were walking into kindergarten with pigtails, and now you’re stepping into a brand-new chapter filled with endless possibilities. As you begin this next adventure, … Continue Reading..