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Boyne Mountain – The Resort

Last weekend we had the opportunity to enjoy a free stay at Boyne Mountain, including a one-day pass to the indoor water park, Avalanche Bay.  We received this stay in return for this promotional post.  We are not obliged to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own. We are traveling all around Michigan and neighboring states to experience… 

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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… 

Santa Maria Childrens Discovery Museum

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… 

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Port Huron KOA – the Perfect Michigan Staycation

Port Huron KOA resort is located at 5111 Lapeer Road in Kimball, Michigan, right off of I-94.  Our drive time was about 1 hour to this location, making it a perfect location for a Michigan staycation. Last week GoRVing and Port Huron KOA invited my family and me to enjoy a couple of days of family time and fun at the campgrounds… 

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Star Wars Day @ Imagination Station

Star Wars Day Saturday, November 10 10am – 4pm A galaxy far, far away is closer than you think! Fly your spaceship to Imagination Station to meet your favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away! The Star Wars universe is one of the greatest inspirations for fans of science fiction, and the science center is celebrating this sci-fi phenomenon… 

Five Fast Road Trips for Winter Camping

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… 

Five Tips for Valentine’s Day Family Fun from The Robot Garage Lego Team

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… 

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…