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Get Outside and Play!

When I was a little girl, I had a delightful childhood. I was fortunate to live on a dead-end dirt road where I could spend the entire day exploring and playing; I suppose you could have called me a free-range child. With local neighborhood friends, I built forts in the woods behind my house, swam in a creek while catching… 

Detroit Outpost Kayaking

 Kayak Detroit with tours by the Detroit Outpost! It’s amazing! The other day my friend invited me to go kayaking in Detroit with her.  I’m a huge fan of the city so of course, I said “yes” but I have to be honest, I was a little confused on the thought of kayaking in Detroit.  The currents of Detroit river… 

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Go RVing in Michigan!

Summer may be winding down but camping season is still sizzling. GoRVing.com offers some great ways for families to get out and enjoy the outdoors. (Last week GoRVing and Port Huron KOA invited Metro Detroit Mommy to enjoy a couple of days of family time and fun at the campgrounds free of charge so that we could share our experience with you. )… 

5 Lesser-Known Michigan Lakes, Perfect for Summertime Fun

One of the best things to do during a Michigan summer is to head out to your favorite lake and relax on the shore, ride around in a boat or cool off with a swim. So which watering hole should you head to? Don’t just consider the more famous ones like Torch Lake, Lake Fenton and Lake Michigan (the third-largest… 

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How to Safely Plan the Ultimate Camping Trip in Summer 2020

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 crisis has thrown a wrench into many families’ summer plans. But the good news is that, while you may not be able to attend amusement parks, go to baseball games, or enjoy concerts together, you can still safely enjoy one of summer’s most popular family activities: camping. Of course, even camping might look a… 

5 Day Summer Fun Challenge!

There is still time for summer fun!  Do you feel overwhelmed with what to do with your child over summer break? Do you often put your child in front of the television, give them a tablet to play with, or even worse give your child boring coloring worksheets to complete?  If this is you, please keep reading. Accept this challenge… 

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MEET UP and EAT UP

Summertime is officially here, and school is out. For most families, there are days where you have run out of ideas or healthy resources for lunch and the kids are bored. Thanks to a wonderful program called MEET UP and EAT UP from Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and United Way for Southeastern Michigan, children can eat free all Summer…