It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
Big Bay, Michigan is the small Upper Peninsula town you likely have never heard of despite its many charms. The town of Big Bay began in the mid 1800s when industrialists from Quebec came to the area for white pine for building ships in Europe. This soon resulted in being one of the Upper … Continue Reading..
If you have someone in your house that loves cats, visiting a Cat Cafe should definitely be on your list for something fun to do! Cat cafes are as amazing as they sound — essentially they are coffee shops or storefronts full of cats. Originating in Taiwan in 1998, the popularity has continued to … Continue Reading..
I'm thrilled to announce I got to be a guest podcaster on the Slay At Home podcast. This was my first-ever podcast taping and it was so fun! The subject was summer fun, and I was able to share some ideas in Michigan and beyond to inspire families to live their best lives this season. If you … Continue Reading..
We just got back from 3 days in the Sleeping Bear Dunes Area, and after a spring FULL of sports and events, it was just the nice bonding time we needed together. Our original plan for this summer was to visit our National Parks out west and use our 4th grader's Every Kid Outdoors pass. Funny … Continue Reading..
The MSU Children's Gardens are a beautiful place to spend time in, especially during the summer when everything is in bloom! Our family loves spending an entire day on the campus of Michigan State University -- there is so much to do, and a lot of it is free or low-cost. I came across a … 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! This summer will be a little different since it will be my first year … Continue Reading..
Stamp Out Hunger 2023: Saturday, May 13! Saturday, May 13, 2023 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 you'd like to … Continue Reading..
We just returned from an amazing family vacation to Asheville, North Carolina. This trip was SO much fun! Not only was the weather beautiful (high 60's, low 70's during the day and cool at night), the drive from Michigan wasn't too shabby. It really was a great destination for families, and we … Continue Reading..