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Why Use A Tether?

I had a seat check appointment a few days ago that left me wondering what I can do as a child safety advocate to get through to more parents.  Then I realized: “Yo, you have an audience of parents through Metro Detroit Mommy.  Maybe you could use that?”  So here I am. You see, the appointment went really well. The… 

Places to Play on a Rainy Day in Washtenaw County

We have done our best to provide you with accurate information.  If you notice an inaccuracy, please let me know.  Please call to verify times, dates, location and prices before attending. Yost Ice Arena – Ann Arbor  http://yost.ath.umich.edu Address: 1116 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 Phone: (734) 764-4600 Ann Arbor Ice Cube – Ann Arbor  http://www.a2ice3.com/ Address: 2121 Oak Valley Drive,… 

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Meet- Naomi Katherine Wyman: The Newest Member of our Family

Disclosure: My husband works for Ascension Health Ministries which is the parent company to St. John Providence Hospitals.  Additionally, Studio 11.11 Photography provided the images used in this post free of charge for use in this post. It’s been a really long road to the birth of my fourth child.  It’s been tough, really tough, so tough that I told everyone… 

What I want for Christmas…. From your Wife/Girlfriend

Brandy Jo Blackburn shared this awesome list on December 6th, you can see the original post here: https://www.facebook.com/brandy.j.blackburn/posts/10156425546695106?fref=nf Feel free to comment on what you would add to the list below. Oh and be sure to share with your significant other too. My husband declares he has no idea what to get me for Christmas….because I “haven’t given him a… 

Tips for Dealing With Those “Not So Merry” Christmas Feelings

Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger – Tara Michener – www.taramichener.com The speakers at the shopping mall remind you that this is the most wonderful time of the year. The retail ads echo the fact that in order to make your child happy and joyful it is necessary to purchase things that you may not be able to afford. You are missing your… 

Naomi at Six Month

Naomi is now six months old.  Time goes by so quickly, especially knowing that she is our last baby.  I wish time would slow down. Naomi is almost sitting on her own, she’s able to roll over, scoot around on the floor (almost crawling) and she says “hi” and “dada”.  She is an incredibly happy baby and gives smiles out… 

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Happy Mother’s Day, My Grandma’s Gift to me, I Give to You

Over five years ago my father called to tell me my grandmother had passed. At the moment, stricken with grief, I hadn’t realized that for our family this was to be a life altering event. This experience would reach far beyond the normal grieving process.  Our lives were about to completely change. We were living in New York.  Chancellor, Damian,… 

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – What is on your “list”?

Brandy Jo Blackburn shared this awesome list on December 6th, you can see the original post here:https://www.facebook.com/brandy.j.blackburn/posts/10156425546695106?fref=nfFeel free to comment on what you would add to the list below.Oh and be sure to share with your significant other too. My husband declares he has no idea what to get me for Christmas….because I “haven’t given him a list”. Wife tip…..we… 

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Pere Marquette 1225 Steam Engine

History of the Pere Marquette 1225  Pere Marquette 1225 is a 2-8-4 (Berkshire) steam locomotive build in 1941 for Pere Marquette railway. It is one of two surviving Pere Marquette Berkshire locomotives, the other being 1223 which is on display at the Tri-Cities Historical Society in Grand Haven, MI. The Polar Express train was built from the blueprints of the Pere Marquette 1225 and its sounds were used… 

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Elf on a Shelf Notes

Are you doing Elf on a Shelf this year?  If so, these two printables may come in handy.  Have fun!  Have a suggestion?  Please leave a comment below.  Amber Louchart( Owner/Founder )Meet Amber, a busy work-at-home mom to four fantastic kids: Damian (29), Rosaleigh (15), Carlyn (12), and Naomi (9)! 🌟 When she’s not running Metro Detroit Mommy, she loves…