If you have a sports-loving kid and live in the Rochester Hills area, chances are you have been to Borden Park. If you don’t live in the area, the 143-acre Borden Park – at John R and Hamlin roads, 1400 E. Hamlin Road to be exact – is well worth the drive for parents with elementary aged children, tweens and…
Willow Creek Golf Center is a hidden gem in Lake Orion.A summer visit should be on your ‘to-do’ list for family fun! Willow Run has been open since 1978 and is a family owned business. It has two mini-golf courses, batting cages ( Baseball and softball slow & fast pitch) , and several golf ranges. Upon arrival, we went to…
On a recent visit to the Kensington Metropark, we enjoyed seeing the baby animals and taking a hay ride at the Farm Center. But this part of the park offers a few hidden treasures as well. If you walk down the hill, you will find a labyrinth, a thatched roof cottage, a seasonal grass maze and a wooden tractor. For…
This past weekend a group of my blogger friends tried out The Morrie for brunch. They did pay for our meals so we could bring this post to you, but as always, all opinions are my own. The Morrie is located on Main Street in Royal Oak, just north of 6th Street. They have their own private parking which is…
Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit a great new play space in Troy called Under the Sea Playground. This indoor play space is located on the northwest corner of Maple and Livernois, just north of Mc Donalds. Under the Sea Playground opened it’s doors just a month ago, and I have to tell you that we are so happy…
Last week I have the pleasure of attending a blogger dinner event hosted and sponsored by The Morrie in Royal Oak. What an awesome experience. The Morrie is located on Main Street in Royal Oak, just north of 6th Street. They have their own private parking which is $5, there is also lot and street parking available within a…
AR Workshop in Northville is a brand new DIY boutique that offers hands-on classes to create charming unique home decor, wood signs, chalkboard projects, metal projects, canvas pillows and more. AR Workshop offers a wide range of projects on various mediums that are stylish and classic while being on-trend. The company AR (Anders Ruff) Workshop began in 2010 and was…
A list of our favorite libraries in Macomb and Oakland Counties.
Last week we visited the Spray Park in Clintonwood Park in Clarkston. The Spraypark at Clintonwood is 3,200 sq ft. Designed by Raindrop, Inc. it has a variety of above and below water features. At the time of publication (7/20/16) admission for children (17 & under) is $2.00 for Independence Township Residents and Clarkston School District Homeowners and $4 per non-resident…
Find more that 30 Metro Detroit Splash Pads, Spray Parks and outdoor pools on our blog. Originally published 7/1/14. The Southfield Sports Arena is located on the grounds of the Southfield Municipal Complex (on Evergreen between 10 mile and I696). The arena is a multi-use complex with a regulation NHL ice surface and an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool. In addition…
Today I would like to introduce everyone to the Troy Historical Village, located in Troy, Michigan at the corner of Wattles Road and Livernois Road. I don’t know how many times I’ve driven by that corner and I’ve never noticed this gem of a museum. This village contains 10 buildings that give a glimpse into this region’s past. The first…
Over 200 steps down to explore nature at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills. Don’t miss this Big, Wooden Staircase.
Last week we were able to check out the new FlipSpot location in Rochester free of charge so we could share with your our experience. The new facility is located in the RARA building, which is on Second Street just a few blocks East of Main Street. The facility offers Gymastic and Cheer training along with open gym times,…
Metro Detroit Mommy received free services in exchange for this promotional post. All opinions are genuine and my own. This week I am 27 weeks along. I have reached the ideal window for getting a 3D/4D ultrasound and decided to try out the services offered by Baby Envision in Troy. Baby Envision in Troy is on the South side of…
Sponsored post: This post is sponsored by Upland Hills Farm but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Summer is coming faster than you realize and many of you have been asking about summer camp programs. Upland Hills Farm offers a fantastic program, perfect for children ages five to twelve. Back in the day, city families would often…
