I know…..when I (as a born & raised Michigander) thought about this idea, I thought it was beyond crazy! But then I pondered, this weather 2018-2019 has been (mostly) wonderful! We all should take some time to take a memory-making adventure & take advantage of this time we have been given! In fact, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has…
Ah yes, Another holiday, another project. There are cards to create, treats to make, and gifts that let kids know how much we love them…hopefully for under $10. We started The Robot Garage when our three daughters were young, but with two now in college and one almost there, the pressure is off. They’re lucky if they get a card…
Three Cedards Farm in Northville offers a cornmaze, hayrides, Barn Yard Payland, train rides, u-pick pumpkins, donuts, cider and more.
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…
This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit Goodison Cider Mill in Rochester, off of scenic Orion road.. This cute cider mill and shop is full of delicious goodness and they are known for their Pistachio Nut Bread. I just couldn’t get enough of this place. The ladies in there were so welcoming and I cannot say enough about…
The Riley Park Ice Rink is open daily, weather permitting and offers free outdoor ice skating.
The Troy Family Aquatic Center offers a main pool with zero-depth entry and lap lanes, a kiddie pool and splash pad, water slides, and more.
The Troy Public Library is located in the city complex, near the Troy Family Aquatic Center. The Children’s Department is one of the largest I have visited in the area with many special and unique areas. We walked around to explore a little bit and admired the big colorful rugs and the sheer amount of BOOKS. So many books!…
Last week a friend and I revisited the Rochester Hills Public Library. We really enjoyed our time there. They offer so much in their children’s section, beyond the ROWS and ROWS of books. The puppet theater was well stocked with tons of puppets to spark creativity and dramatic play. Want to listen to a book on tape? Train…
Book lovers, rejoice! A new location of Barnes and Noble, the nation’s largest retail book vendor, has opened. This brand new “prototype” Barnes & Noble storefront is located at the Village of Rochester Hills in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Despite the closing of various stores around the nation, Barnes & Noble has chosen this to be the first new location in…
Over 200 steps down to explore nature at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills. Don’t miss this Big, Wooden Staircase.
We have been out and about while the weather is still nice checking out nature centers and playgrounds in the area. Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve has been on my to-do list for a while now. Information about Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve is located in Rochester, Michigan. The 16-acre preserve is located within walking distance of Rochester’s downtown…
Parshalville Cider Mill serves fresh donuts, cider, and caramel apple “chips”, has apples available for sale, as well as other local goods.
One of our favorite things to do during summer vacation is to visit other libraries. We recently found ourselves with an hour of time to kill after visiting LEGOland, so naturally, we searched for the closest public library. As a school librarian, my kids know how much I like to scope out new libraries and get ideas and they…
150-acre amusement center that caters to the 2 to 12-year-old crowd. Perfect for families, the park offers more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions.
