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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..
If warm weather destinations aren't an option for your family this time of year, don't fret. Lucky for us, there is tons of fun to be had right here in Southeast Michigan. Plan a local adventure with this list of Spring Break 2023 Ideas for Southeast Michigan kids! 50+ Spring Break 2023 Ideas for … Continue Reading..
Dairy Queen’s annual FREE Cone Day 2023 is back and coming to a DQ near you on Monday, March 20. Like we need an excuse to get ice cream…but this is such a SWEET way to give back and welcome the first day of spring! This event happens nationwide and serves as a … Continue Reading..
If you have a child in fourth grade, make sure to grab a pass to enjoy our National Parks for FREE this summer! In Michigan, this means FREE entry to Sleeping Bear Dunes {a $25 value, and valid for 7 days} -- our other National Parks here in Michigan don't have an entrance fee. However, there … Continue Reading..
The post below is in partnership with The Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! {I can't be the only one who said that into a mirror as a kid, right?!} I'm excited to partner with The Wharton Center for Performing Arts to promote BEETLEJUICE, an edgy and … Continue Reading..
What is better than pancakes? Pancakes with a purpose! On Tuesday, February 28, 2023 IHOP restaurants will offer each guest a free short stack of their famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day. The event runs from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. {Try to go at an odd time to avoid crowds … Continue Reading..
One of the coolest things about February and March here in Michigan is the abundance of maple syrup-inspired events. The entire process is really neat to see, and I love that it's the first farm crop to be harvested in Michigan each year. That is definitely worth celebrating...and noting that spring … Continue Reading..