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"I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits."- Martin Luther King Jr. Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, Oslo, Norway, 1964 There are few people … Continue Reading..
Happy New Year! Here’s hoping 2024 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 days {if the snow ever finds us here!}. With that said, always … 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..
Embrace winter by planning to head out to one of these winter night hikes in Michigan for 2022-2023! Let's chat about one of my favorite things to do in winter: Hike...in the dark...in the snow! I know I sound slightly crazy, but it is one of the most relaxing experiences, especially when the … Continue Reading..
There's a new sweet playscape! Say HELLO to the Senior Survivor Playscape between Howell and Brighton. This nature-inspired playground is a dream for any sensory-seeking child, and is free to visit. This playscape was a collaborative community effort, with the Howell class of 2021 and 2022 … Continue Reading..
For me, Christmas officially begins with the music…then shopping…then purchasing a peppermint latte…and then I finally start to decorate {generally after Thanksgiving}. After all that, I’m ready to focus on the reason for the season, do some volunteering, and plan … Continue Reading..
The post below is sponsored by Green Oak Village Place. All opinions expressed belong to me. It's hard to believe it's already time to gear up for back-to-school. The summer sure slipped by fast. While bittersweet, we are ready for routine and fall sports! With heading back to school, comes … Continue Reading..
On our family summer bucket list, June is for strawberries, July is for blueberries, and August is for SUNFLOWERS! Maybe it's a cliche flower to some, but there is nothing that will take your breath away more than a field filled with these beauties. You can't NOT smile! I am lucky to be in … Continue Reading..