Eight Plates Farm Mayville, Michigan How often do we really know where our food comes from? Not often unless we are growing our own produce and raising our own cattle on a farm. When was the last time you spoke with the farmer who raised the cattle for the beef you served for dinner? If you are like most of…
How to Teach Your Kids About Easter Brought to You by Matt Wright, Kkids Creative Programmer, Kensington Church Something powerful happened the very first time we sent our kids hunting for little plastic eggs hidden all over around our living room. There is a ton of fun to be had in our culture during Easter, and that always makes…
If your family is anything like me, on top of all the other tasks I am responsible for, I do the taxes each year. It is not an easy task for sure. As a business owner, things are even more complicated. I have been using H&R Block online services for a few years, even before they contacted me to do this…
Who doesn’t like freshly manicured nails? I do but being a working mom of three, who also works finding the time for a manicure is tough! I had the great opportunity to consult with Jennifer Tobias, Senior Associate with Jamberry. She was able to introduce me to some super cool products that will: 1. Save time – You can give…
Do you have a child who is already a great swimmer? Â Are you looking for a venue to refine their strokes, increase their stamina and encourage faster swimming? Â Swim Club at Aqua-Tots may be the perfect fit for your child. What is Swim Club? In Swim Club students meet once a week to hone their swimming skills. Â Coaches work with…
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” begins 5 years after a battle with Lego Duplo Invaders in the city of Bricksburg. The events that followed completely transformed the lives of everyone in Bricksburg with the exception of Emmet, one of the heroes from the prequel “The Lego Movie” who remains eternally positive. Emmet’s positivity is tested when his adventures…
I was selected as a Hudsonville Ice Cream brand ambassador and was compensated in exchange for writing this post. Please note that any personal opinions reflected in this article are my own. Summertime has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I love the long days of sunshine, lazy days at the beach, camping,…
The holiday season has arrived, which means many of us will likely throw caution to the wind and indulge our cravings for holiday cookies, pies and cakes, and delicious chocolate sweets and treats. But when it comes to chocolate, how do you know your family is eating chocolate that is actually good for them? According to industry experts, Americans consume…
Last week we dropped by Bricks OnTheMove in St. Clair Shores to check out their new space. Â The LEGO Store and play space is located at 28905 Harper, just south of 12 Mile Road. The facility hosts birthday parties, group gatherings and LEGO and Robotics classes. Â Rosaleigh (age 8), Carlyn (age 5) and Naomi (age 2) all had a fantastic…
It can be an expensive luxury to renovate your home, and sometimes the price alone can be off putting. However, depending on what you want to achieve there are a lot of low-cost ways to revamp your home. Sometimes all you really need is a few small changes in a room to make a difference. These 4 tips will help…
Manufactured products, such as car seats can be recalled on occasion. Often, the recall is simple and only requires a basic fix – a new label or an updated manual. If this happens, you can continue to use the product while the fix is obtained. However, recalls can also be more serious and/or even life threatening, in which case you…
Being a parent is hard work. Of course, it’s a wonderful job and one that I wouldn’t trade for the world…but it can be downright exhausting, too! The nightly feeds to the arguments over getting them to eat the right foods. The tantrums. The tears. The pure tragedy of being a teenager and all that goes with it. It’s a…
Guest Blog Post: Vive Health Often by necessity, moms are usually great multitaskers. One of my friends once boasted that she could breastfeed her infant son, pour a glass of milk, work on the computer, and yell at her older kids all at the same time. Fall and winter are tailor-made for multitaskers. Through effective cold and flu preparation, we…
There’s a new unique burger joint in Metro Detroit. Patty Burger in Orion Charter Township is located conveniently off of I-75 on Baldwin Road near Great Lakes Crossing. Patty Burger was built on the philosophy of fresh is best, so they construct your burger using veggies that are cut daily and meat that is never frozen. And to top it…
A few years ago I saw this awesome product made by local mom, Karen Bonnici, on television. I contacted her and asked if we could feature her product on Metro Detroit Mommy. You can see our review here: http://blog.metrodetroitmommy.com/2014/05/super-blanky-giveaway-and-info.html The biggest thing I love about this product is that Karen has solved a huge safety issue with capes. The innovative concept…
