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After a 2-year hiatus, Dairy Queen's annual FREE Cone Day 2022 is back and coming to a DQ near you on Monday, March 21. Like we need an excuse to get ice cream...but this is such a SWEET way to give back and welcome spring! To sweeten the deal, participating locations in Southeast Michigan … Continue Reading..
If you have a child in fourth grade, make sure to grab a pass to enjoy our National Parks for FREE this summer! In Michigan, this means FREE entry to Sleeping Bear Dunes {a $25 value, and valid for 7 days} -- our other National Parks here in Michigan don't have an entrance fee. However, there … Continue Reading..
Spring is almost here...Who else is excited?! March is always a fun month to do a round-up about because it's reading month, women's history month, St. Patrick's Day, and more. There is lots to celebrate! With maple syrup fun, the start of spring, and loads of "made up" holidays that are the … 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..
From a book describing the human experience of emotions to a Michigan-based Etsy shop specializing in stickers and apparel, there is a lot to love in this edition of Favorite Things February 2022! Affiliate links included below. My site gets a small commission when items are purchased through the … Continue Reading..
I think we can all agree on one thing...the 2022 Super Bowl is definitely NOT just about an American football game. For me it's about the food, commercials, halftime show, Star Spangled Banner and a little football ;) First, for this Super Bowl LVI, we have Eminem performing and Stafford … 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..
It’s the month of LOVE, Black History Month, and it’s also a month for some great things for families to do. Get inspired with adventures at home or around southeast Michigan with this list of ideas. Happy February…Stay warm, and fingers crossed for some snow days! {And if you're looking for … Continue Reading..
From a thought-provoking book to inexpensive frames from Walmart, there is a lot to love in this edition of Favorite Things January 2022! BOOK: CLOUD CUCKOO LAND This book kept popping up in my feed as one of the best of 2021, so I took it as a sign I needed to check it out. Boy, was it a … Continue Reading..