Three Cedars Farm in Northville
Three Cedards Farm in Northville offers a cornmaze, hayrides, Barn Yard Payland, train rides, u-pick pumpkins, donuts, cider and more.
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Ashton Orchards Cider Mill in Ortonville, Michigan
It’s fall and we are out and about in Metro Detroit, checking out cider mills. If you are looking for tasty cider and yummy donuts check out Ashton Orchards Cider Mill, which is located in Ortonville, Michigan on Seymour Lake Road. (just east of Sashabaw Road). Website Ashton Orchards is a smaller property that sells fruits, vegetables, bakery items, and apple cider. They…
Trick-or-Treat Downtown Rochester
On Oct. 19, join your friends and neighbors in Downtown Rochester for Trick-or-Treat Downtown, a costume parade, a spaghetti dinner and a Halloween Fest! Kids are encouraged to dress-up and Trick-or-Treat downtown from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Nearly 50 businesses will participate in Trick-or-Treat and the participating businesses will be marked with window signage. Trick-or-Treater traffic will be one way…
Fall Family Fun! Parshallville Cider Mill
Parshalville Cider Mill serves fresh donuts, cider, and caramel apple “chips”, has apples available for sale, as well as other local goods.
Stony Creek Orchard & Cider Mill
Stoney Creek Apple Orchard & Cider Mill is located in Romeo, Michigan. Since I’m new to Macomb County, I was excited to check out a new orchard with my husband and two daughters. The drive through Romeo was scenic. The fall colors and the landscape in the area were beautiful. The cider mill was very rustic and old school. Stoney Creek…
Tillson Street – Halloween Fun!
Tillson Street is located in Romeo, Michigan. The street is famous for their elaborate Halloween decorations during the month of October and the displays are over the top and amazing! The homeowners work together to create an epic experience for Halloween lovers of all ages. We typically try to visit the week before Halloween. Since my kiddos are 6 and…
Avoid Pumpkin Overload With These 6 Michigan Fall Fruits and Veggies
It’s almost fall and you know what that means…pumpkin flavored everything! If you’re not a pumpkin fan though, fear not, a plentiful variety of fall produce are also in season.
Tips for a Healthier (and Safe) Halloween
Halloween can be a fun time of year for kids and parents alike. As families gear up for parties, trick-or-treating and spooky fun, the Healthier Michigan team has some tips and recipes to make one of the season’s not-so-healthy holidays a little healthier. Enjoy candy in moderation. Kids collect thousands of calories worth of treats on Halloween, not to mention all the sugar.…
Scary Fact: Halloween Drunk Driving Crashes Are Eerily Common
Halloween’s supposed to be all about scary-good fun, but research shows that All Hallow’s Eve may be deadlier than you realize. That’s because Halloween drunk driving remains a major problem. For some, this night is more about booze than boos. Approximately 1.1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the entirety of 2015. But according…
National Petition to Move Halloween
A Change.org petition to change to move Halloween has more than 71,000 signatures. The Halloween & Costume Association started the petition in hopes to create a “safer, longer, stress-free celebration.” The petition hopes to move Halloween to the last Saturday of October. If the petition gains 75,000 signatures, it will be presented to President Trump for consideration. The petition sites…
Need Quick, Healthy Halloween Treats? We’ve Got Spooky, Fun Recipes Here!
Halloween is creeping up, which means that soon your little ones will be running around your neighborhood, decked out in costumes and collecting as much candy as possible! While you probably don’t need to cook anything super sweet this week—trick-or-treating will keep your little ones stocked with sugary goodies—you may want something a little healthier to enjoy that’s still in…
Is Your Halloween Face Paint Safe?
If you’re using face paint to add to your look this Halloween, it’s important to make sure you’re choosing the right products to avoid any harmful effects or skin reactions. So how do you know if your face paint is safe? The key is using only professional grade cosmetic products. This time of year, stores tend to sell face paint kits that…
Halloween Costumes: Dress Up For Spooky-Yet-Safe Fun
Halloween is a chance for kids to put on creative costumes and pretend to be something else for the night. But whether your little one is dressing up as a pretty princess or frightening ghost, you’ll want to make sure they stay safe. And that’s where these tips come in. They’ll ensure your kids trick-or-treat without putting themselves at risk.…
Fall Harvest Underdogs You Didn’t Realize Were Michigan-Grown
When it comes to Michigan produce, it can sometimes feel like cherries, apples and blueberries get all the glory. But those three are just the tip of the grown-in-Michigan iceberg. There are, in fact, loads of other less obvious fruits and vegetables to be found here—especially this time of year. Here are three in-season fruits to help expand your taste…
Friday Funnies: 10 of My Favorite Halloween Themed Memes
If you have kids, you can always use a good laugh. Even if it is at your own expense. Here are few funny Halloween memes I found this week. Please feel free to share! Amber Louchart( Owner/Founder )Meet Amber, a busy work-at-home mom to four fantastic kids: Damian (29), Rosaleigh (15), Carlyn (12), and Naomi (9)! 🌟 When she’s not…