Customize Nutritional Needs with Creative Cultural Cuisine National Nutrition Month Eating patterns are not one-size-fits-all because people have a variety of personal food and exercise preferences, schedules and cultures. Trying food from other cultures can open doors to nutrition and awareness. Cultural nutrition pitfalls Foods considered “good” or “bad” often vary among cultures. Food choices may be influenced by availability,…
Shopping for your best friend can actually be harder than you think. On the one hand, they’re the person you know inside and out: you’ve been through breakups, new jobs, and all of life’s ups and downs together. On the other hand, you spend so much time together that you’ve likely already bought them a million little things, and that…
If a child is read to 30 minutes a day beginning at birth, then they will have approximately 900 hours of reading by age 5! Experts have linked higher success in school as well as in life to daily reading practices. Wayne County GSRP teachers and families have contributed to our cause by sharing these top 10 resources, tips and…
With spring just around the corner, the time for cleaning and organizing has arrived. Unfortunately, it can be tough to rally the troops to help you out. If you’re struggling to get your family involved in spring cleaning and maintenance, here are a few tips to help you out. Make a List To get started, make a list of everything…
No matter what, divorce is difficult. On an emotional level, divorce can be difficult to own publicly. Inevitably, people lose things in their divorces, even if they ultimately gain more. Quite often, divorce is the best and healthiest option for couples. In some cases, it can even be done amicably, with exes ultimately becoming friends. But that doesn’t mean that…
This post contains affiliate links for SwimZip. Find over 30 more Metro Detroit Splash Pads on our Metro Detroit Michigan Outdoor Splash Pads & Parks page. On Memorial Day we visited Flodin Park in Canton to try out the SwimZip suits we just received for the girls. (More about SwimZip to come this week). The park is located at 43399 Saltz Rd…
The children’s area at the Canton Township Public Library underwent a major renovation recently. It reopened in early April with a celebration of the opening on April 24. As a tutor, I spend lots of time in the children’s library with my students. It is an amazing place to learn, play, make friends, and more! Beyond the rows and rows…
This location is permanently closed. Little BIG World is a new indoor play space in Ferndale. They invited us to come out and visit them (free of charge) on Friday so we could share this info about their new space. The facility is located on the East side Livernois, just north of 8 Mile, with street parking available on Livernois.…
Halloween is just two days away, and even if your child isn’t trick-or-treating this year there’s a fair chance they’ll be making up for it with candy at home. Halloween candy can be pretty tempting for adults, too, especially while enjoying a favorite spooky movie. While there’s no harm in enjoying a few treats this holiday, it’s important to keep…
Castaway Bay in Sandusky invited us to enjoy the water park free of charge in exchange for this promotional post. All opinions are my own. Your experience may differ. We have been to Castaway Bay a few times (3/2016 & 2/2015) and I am always learning how to make it better for us through first-hand experience. The facility is particularly great for families with younger children and is designed to…
Castaway Bay is in Sandusky, Ohio, and is one of the Cedar Point properties. It is located at the entrance to the causeway to Cedar Point and is about a two-hour drive from Metro Detroit. Visiting Castaway Bay during the colder months has been a favorite pastime for us. We have gone several years in a row and the kids always…
When you’re in the market for a new home, it’s important to keep in mind that you’re not just looking for a house. You’re also looking to find the right neighborhood. A dream home can quickly turn into a nightmare if it’s in the wrong place, and a fixer-upper may be worth it if it’s in the right area. That…
The average American spends only 5.2% of disposable income on groceries. Yet, residents in up to 97% of U.S. counties struggle to access healthy food. For many, cost and availability are major factors. Depending on type, brand and season, prices may vary. Luckily, the following foods can accommodate any budget at any time: Beans – Beans are a staple in plant-based diets as…
If your kids are returning to school this season, packing lunches is a smart move. It’s good for your budget and it gives you more control over how nutritious the food is. However, there are some things you should know about keeping the food you pack safe for the hours between the first bell and lunchtime. Cold food: Perishable food like…
Becoming a parent is terrifying in general. There are so many things that are scary about bringing a new person into the world, understandably. But despite that fact, countless people become parents each year and have to adjust to living life with a new baby. With that being said, one of the most terrifying things about becoming a parent for…
