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I received complimentary admission to Cranbrook on the Green mini golf. All opinions expressed belong to me. A visit to Cranbrook's amazing campus is always on my radar during the summer when the fountains are on and the flowers are in bloom. It's absolutely gorgeous and there is enough to do to … Continue Reading..
I may be a little bias since it's the month of my birth, but June is the best month. Not too hot, not too cold; not too rainy {usually}. Everything is in bloom and beautiful. Also? There is TONS to do and plenty of FREE kid fun. Check out this month's round-up of 30 things to do in June 2022 in … Continue Reading..
One of our family favorite traditions it to make a big summer bucket list. We always have our seasonal favorites, such as berry picking and swimming at our favorite lakes, but we always throw in some new things to do too! After this summer, my oldest heads to middle school, so we are going to … Continue Reading..
Life is starting to slow down as school lets out, and one of my favorite programs is back this summer -- the Kids Series at Emagine Theatres summer 2022! This is a great way to spend a budget-friendly day as a family. Tickets are just $3/person and the special feature will run for the entire … Continue Reading..
It's no secret that family time around the table is extremely important. Not just for children to gain nutrition, but also because family mealtimes are highly linked to success. I could share hundreds of studies proving the science behind it, but this is the information that sticks out the most for … Continue Reading..
Stamp Out Hunger 2022: Saturday, May 14! Saturday, May 14, 2022 brings one of my favorite SIMPLE ways to give back to my community: Stamp Out Hunger. I love this program for an easy way to make a difference -- without even leaving the house. Simply collect and bag non-perishables … Continue Reading..
It's so hard to believe it's already MAY. Where did the past few months go? My kids actually get out of school June 2nd, so we are scrambling to get last-minute stuff done so we can enjoy some fun in the sun this summer! In the meantime, I've collected 31 things to do in Southeast Michigan in … Continue Reading..
One of my favorite websites to check out as I gear up for summer fun is Michigan Activity Pass. If you aren't familiar with this program, the Michigan Activity Pass {aka MAP} is presented by The Library Network program and is a partnership between Michigan's nearly 400 public libraries and … Continue Reading..
I know parents of middle-aged kiddos will feel me when I say that life is starting to get expensive. Every activity my kids seem to want to do -- go roller skating, go to the movies, go to the trampoline park -- seem to come with a large price tag. It's easy for us to spend $100 on an afternoon of … Continue Reading..
This isn't sponsored. I'm just trying to be a parent that helps you get cool points with your kiddos ;) If you have a YouTube-loving kiddo, you are likely familiar with the personality MrBeast. At 94 million subscribers, he's one of the richest young people out there, and while his content isn't … Continue Reading..