Image credit When the hubby and I started dating, something really upset me: He never wanted a pet…in the house. He grew-up on a farm, so the whole idea of having a house pet freaks him out. He believes animals are meant to stay outside – period. This upset me so much because I grew-up […]
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My Hood: Lemonade Day Detroit
What is more neighborly and fun than a classic lemonade stand? While fun may be the #1 priority for many kids, there are so many additional lessons children can take away from running their own stand: Money/budgeting problem solving, business skills, customer service, public relations/advertising and more. Last year I wrote about Lemonade Day for […]
No Child Left Inside
One concern I had when I started staying home with my little munchkin was she wouldn’t get the socialization she would need and that most kids received from daycare. So instead, I try to plan a few fun adventures during the week with the hopes of keeping her social and in turn, tiring her out […]
My Hood: Healthy Habits Video Contest for Grades 4-8
FACT: Michigan is ranked as the 10th most obese state in the country. One third of American children are obese. Adult obesity rates increased in 16 states in the past year and did not decline in any state, according to F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America‘s Future 2011 One thing that my husband and I […]
My Hood: Driving America – Updates at The Henry Ford
Little K and I had the privilege of walking through the newest revamped exhibit of Driving America at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn the other day…and boy was it fun! Those of my readers who are local may remember the exhibit as the section in the museum with a sloping sidewalk of sorts walking visitors […]
Things That Make Me Cry
I am crazy sensitive. Always have been. I was the kid that cried when other kids got made of fun of in school because I felt bad for them. For some reason, God gave me this wonderful curse of sensitivity. Which is incredibly odd because when it comes to my own personal matters, I can […]
Christmas Lights in Metro Detroit
Just a little taste of the fun things we’ve been doing around our hood…It’s the most wonderful time of year, isn’t it? Top (L to R): Reindeer at the Ice Fest in downtown Ferndale, Big, Bright Lights show in downtown Rochester. Bottom (L to R): Mike and Margaret’s crazy lighted house in Troy, Giant Gingerbread […]
The Best of Life’s Pleasures
My hubby left the comfort of his first job last week. After spending almost 5 years in one place, he was ready to move on. It will be a step forward, yet this step isn’t about a promotion. It’s about our quality of life. He’s an accountant (no, he does not do taxes!), so with this position, […]