Challenge Island Summer Camp Opportunities
Challenge Island-Oakland County East, a STEAM enrichment program for kids ages 4-14 offers summer camps featuring fun hands-on activities.
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Julie McKeeman
Julie is first and foremost a mom of two amazing kiddos, Elliott and Bennett. She is married to her beautiful wife, Betsy, and is an elementary school librarian.
Hairspray Detroit Discounted Tickets
You can’t stop the beat from returning to Detroit! HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, comes to the Fisher Theatre, January 18-30, 2022. Tickets start at $39.
Tunnel of Lights in Warren – Christmas on Eiffel Street
Visitor’s guide and photos from Tunnel of Lights in Warren – Christmas on Eiffel Street. Pack up the family and head out for some socially-distanced Christmas cheer.
Among Us Hide & Seek Best Settings, Rules, and Tips for Families
Among Us Hide & Seek tips, settings and rules for playing the game with your family. Hide and Seek version of Among Us.
Give the Gift of Swimming
Experience gifts are all the rage right now. I know in my house we definitely do not need any more toys or “stuff” to add to the clutter. So when friends or family ask what to give my children, I always suggest experiences, memberships, or lessons. There are so many great reasons why swimming lessons are the perfect gift! Swimming…
Kris Kringle Market Coming to Downtown Rochester!
Visitor’s guide for the Kris Kringle Market coming to downtown Rochester this December. Dates, hours, and shopping information.
Santa Maria Children’s Discovery Museum
While vacationing along the Central Coast of California, we had the opportunity to check you the Santa Maria Children’s Discovery Museum and I am so glad we did! We arrived shortly after it opened at 10am on a Tuesday morning. We were one of a small handful of families at the center. The volunteer coordinator who greeted us at…
Fostering Mindfulness in the Classroom
Beacon Elementary in Harper Woods, Michigan is refocusing students’ negative energy through a ‘focus room’ dedicated to helping students prone to outbursts. Staffed around the clock by two adults -“Mr. B” (Behavior Interventionist) and “Miss C” (Focus Room Director) with specialized training, the focus room gives students a place to step away from the classroom to not disrupt other students, take…
Great Wolf Lodge – Sandusky, OH
A little over 2 hours away from Metro Detroit, Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, OH makes for a nice getaway. The hotel features something for everyone in the family. The waterpark is the main attraction, with slides of varying difficulty, splash zones, zero entry pool for babies, hot tubs (both kid and adult versions), lazy river, and a regular pool…
AHA Museum – Lancaster, Ohio
AHA Museum in Lancaster, Ohio I don’t know about you, but when I am on vacation or a mini-getaway, I love to find things to do with my kids that are not necessarily on the beaten path. I consider myself a pretty good expert on inexpensive and free places to play in the Metro-Detroit area, but it can be a…