I was selected for this sponsored post by HayThereSocialMedia.com. All opinions expressed are my own. Do you have a great reason why #MichiganIsAuto? Time to share it! Every year, one of my favorite things to do on social media is to watch the buzz surrounding the North American International Auto Show {#NAIAS} in Detroit. When I worked downtown, […]
Win A VIP Experience at America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit from Absopure {Giveaway ENDS 11/24} #DetroitParade
There are few traditions as deeply rooted in Michigan as America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit. As a little girl, I have fond memories of waking up each Thanksgiving morning to watch the parade, getting excited as I saw a floating Elmo or Big Bird go by, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of the big man […]
A Pregnant Lady, Hudsonville Ice Cream and Detroit Tiger’s Baseball
I just ordered a Detroit Tiger’s maternity T-shirt because… I am throwing the first ceremonial pitch at the Detroit Tigers game next Friday, June 13th {versus the Minnesota Twins} on behalf of one of my favorite Michigan brands, Hudsonville Ice Cream! When the company asked me to do it, my first instinct was to say […]
Detroit Staycation with Visit Detroit #DayintheD
Disclosure: My tour expenses and meal outlined below was covered by the kind folks behind Visit Detroit. All opinions expressed are my own. A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending a fun blogger event / Detroit staycation with the folks behind Visit Detroit and the Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau. Let […]
90+ Places for Outdoor Activities in Southeast Michigan
Is there anything better than summer in Michigan? I certainly don’t think so! I have a lot of love for all the seasons my home state offers, but nothing gets me more excited than spending the summer by water and relaxing around a bonfire at the end of the night. I decided to come up […]
50+ Ideas for Places To Go With Kids In Southeast Michigan During Winter
After searching around to a bazillion websites last year, I grew frustrated when I couldn’t just find a list of ALL indoor places in southeast Michigan that weren’t blatant ads, so I decided to make my own list of places to go in southeast Michigan. This is my cheat sheet for when I need an […]
My Hood: Free Week at Detroit Historical Museum
If you’re like me and have never checked out the Detroit Historical Museum (I know – I’m ashamed!) – next week – the week of July 25-31 – will be a great time to check it out because it will be FREE for a program call Seven Days-Seven Stories in celebration of Detroit’s 310th anniversary. Each day […]
My Hood: Fairytale Festival at Ford House
I don’t know about y’all, but there’s one local summer event I can’t wait to check out: the Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Books at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House. Being a history nerd, I became enchanted with the Ford House a few years back and even wrote about my visit there in my old blog. This […]