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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..
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..