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Chewy Cherry Baked Oatmeal for Heart Health

Think heart-healthy recipes can’t taste good? You need to try this yummy breakfast dish. The recipe is courtesy of Graceland Fruit, one of the largest single providers of infused dried fruits in the world, with operations located in northern Michigan. Here’s what they had to say about what makes this recipe tasty and good for you: “Graceland dried cherries boast more… 

5 Children’s Dental Problems and How to Prevent Them

Oral health care is a critical part of a child’s development. Without it, they’re susceptible to conditions that can be both painful and embarrassing. Each year during National Children’s Dental Health Month, health providers and educators promote the importance of oral hygiene and pediatric care. In support of this initiative, here are the most common dental problems found among children:… 

Difficult Decisions: Disability Payments Impacting Divorce Options

Divorce, nowadays, is surprisingly common; approximately 827,000 divorces happen every year. As healthcare costs climb across the United States, many happily married couples have to make a seemingly impossible decision: stay married and lose major healthcare benefits, or divorce to keep disability payments. Insurance is a universally complicated matter to begin with. Now, complications between private health insurance and government… 

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When Bringing Your Child to Work Becomes Theatrical

An interview with the director of Black and Brown Theater’s “Blessed: A Christmas Carol Adaptation”, Kennikki Jones-Jones. Artistic Director Emilio Rodriguez sat down with Kennikki to talk about directing this timely, family-friendly script and her experience bringing her son, Phoenix, (who plays the part of Tim in the play) to work with her.

OMG it’s Raining…at Disney

OMG it’s Raining…at Disney Guest Blogger – Nina Fabinski (www.facebook.com/wordofmouse) So…you spent your magical savings on the vacation of a life time and OOPS…it’s raining.  This is one of the BIGGEST fears for many of my clients, but it shouldn’t be.  What does one do if their vacation happens in the middle of a Florida sprinkle?  NOTE:  Many, many vacations… 

Four Great Back To School Items – Seen on Channel 20 8/21/14

      Sydney Paige backpacks & lunchboxes:  These fun, unique and high-quality backpacks are sure to be voted “most popular” this year!  What we love most about the line is the “buy one, give one back” model.  With every purchase of a backpack the company will then donate one to a child in need. Not only will another child receive a Sydney… 

Beat the Winter Blues – Recap with Links

We have been writing about a lot of fun things to do with your children now that it is cold outside. Here is a recap of some of the directories we have so far: Beat the Winter Blues – our indoor family fun guide for: Wayne County Oakland County Macomb County Washtenaw County Livingston County Other activities around Metro Detroit: … 

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Brick It Up Review – Clarkston

Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger: Jennifer Wooley  Any Age Fitness Disclosure: Jennifer and her family received free admission in exchange for this promotional post.  All opinions are genuine and her own.  Your experience may differ. Imagination, creativity, teamwork and fun.  This was our experience on Friday night at Brick It Up in Clarkston. (948 S Baldwin Rd, Clarkston) From my three to…