One of the best decisions I have made as a mom is to limit the amount of gifts I purchase for my children. When my daughter was a baby, my wife and I decided to look up some holiday traditions to start for her first Christmas in 2011. We asked our friends and neighbors on social media to share their…
Holiday break can be the perfect time to explore your neighborhood and try out some new activities. Check out all our ideas for family fun in Metro Detroit during your Holiday Break. Metro Detroit Holiday Break Activities 2018 Visit a Museum The Henry Ford in Dearborn Michigan Science Center in Detroit Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum in Ann…
These giant snowflake is so easy to make and would be a great project to do with kids. Materials 8 patterned or colored bags (I used a pack from the Dollar Tree) Some sort of glue or adhesive. Double sided tape, staples, or glue would all work. Step one. Glue the bottoms of the bags together Step two: Place a…
This mason jar project was a lot of fun for Rosa. She really enjoyed cutting and painting the Mod Podge glue. I am really happy with the results, festive jars for a really low price. For this project, you will need one clean mason jar. I used Miracle Whip jars since they don’t have any embossing, which would make things…
One of my favorite holiday movies is The Polar Express. It is based off the book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. If you’ve ever watched the movie you know how well done it is. Everything from the sound effects to the 6 character voices played by Tom Hanks. Families from all over are attending Polar Express events during the…
The Junior League World Series is not the only fun that can be found in Taylor, Michigan! This time of year, you can find Santa’s Magic Forest within Heritage Park, a hidden gem in the heart of Taylor. Those looking to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus can stop in Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays November 20th, 2017 through December 23rd, 2017…
Brought to you by:Kensington Church “Mom, do we have to go?” As moms, we’ve heard it plenty of times. Dragging your kids to the store, the doctor, or anywhere that doesn’t sound appetizing to them at the moment can be a frustrating experience. When it comes to getting your kids ready for church—especially leading up to the excitement of Christmas—the…
The annual parental struggle will be upon us soon, for those who like to get a head start on the season, it is already here. Where to hide the holiday presents! It’s easy enough when our children are babies. They can’t look and don’t know to search for them. As they get older though, it gets complicated and when things…
The Henry Ford Greenfield Village Holiday Nights is a perfect way to get your family in the Christmas spirit this December. With various warming and refreshment stations, come hungry and ready for a wintry night of family fun! Holiday Nights welcomes all ages and as a toddler Mom, I am thankful there is a large bathroom right at the entrance/exit…
