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 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…
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,…
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…
If you’re tired of watching the same old baseball game, may I suggest watching a game that’s a bit older? Check out Historic Base Ball: Base Ball 1867 Style at Greenfield Village. Every weekend between now and August 20th, Greenfield Village has their own baseball games and it’s unlike any game you’ve seen on TV. For one, they play by…
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…
I recently had the opportunity to take my family the The Henry Ford Museum Rouge Factory Tour (courtesy of The Henry Ford), and I have to say that every one of us was blown away by how much fun it was! The tour starts outside the The Henry Ford, where you board a bus that will shuttle you over to…
Exploring the state of Michigan with your family is one of the best parts of living here. The best places to visit in Michigan are perfect for exploring with your children. From exploring the great lakes to enjoying local activities, there are tons of amazing experiences in Michigan. Best Places To Visit In Michigan With Kids Muskegon: Not only is…
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…
