Discover Your Spark: Your Guide to Summer & Afterschool Programs
Discover Your Spark is a free online directory designed to connect busy parents and caregivers to quality afterschool and summer programs.
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Making the Most of Spring
Spring is full of new beginnings and a great time to reconnect with outdoor activities. Whether gardening, biking, walking or hiking, there are many benefits from spending time outdoors. Here are some ways to make the most of spring activities this year, and how they boost physical and mental health. Gardening Spring is the perfect time to begin an herb…
Day Trip: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids
Located within minutes of downtown Grand Rapids, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a one of a kind experience.
Farmington Hills Nature Center – Enjoy a day of Nature & Learning
Farmington Hills Nature Center is located within Heritage Park, a 211-acre park within Farmington Hills. Guests can enjoy the nature center as well as 4.5 miles of trails.
7 Lucky Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from Home!
We could all use a little luck o’ the Irish, so why not celebrate with shenanigans as a family? Try your luck with these 7 family fun ideas this March! 1. Coin Toss Coin toss! Grab “gold coins” and a lucky hat from your local dollar or craft store to play. Take turns with your child tossing coins into the…
A Sleep Consultant’s Guide to Spring Forward
The spring time change can be a drag, especially if you have little ones. Help you and your child adjust to the new time with these tips.
Indoor Playground Locations for Oakland County – Indoor Play Areas
If you are looking for an indoor playground in Oakland County, then we have you covered. There are plenty of ideas of places for kids to burn off energy, run around and also have fun.
Hot Dogs, Burgers, Salads! Oh My! Portillo’s in Sterling Heights
Portillo’s in Sterling Heights features Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers and their Famous Chocolate Cake.
Resolutions for a New Year Amid COVID-19
One side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has been disrupted routines. As offices emptied, schools closed and gyms were shuttered to slow the spread of the virus, work-life balance fell to the wayside and levels of anxiety and stress climbed. Research shows a link between work-life balance and health, reporting high job demands can increase the risk of illness by 35%.…
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation: History, Science, Math
Visitor’s information, directions, review, tips, and images of the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn
These Kid-Friendly Virtual Activities Can Take the Place of Summer Camp
Since March, families throughout the U.S. have had to adapt to major changes in the way we work and learn. With 18 million events and meetings organized nationwide each year, the vast majority of those meetings during the last four months have had to take place online. And of course, distance learning has now become the only option for American…
Tips to Save Money While Sheltering In Place
As you’re well aware, a state of emergency has been declared in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order on March 23 ordering all Michigan residents to stay home, limiting gatherings and travel, and requiring all “non-essential” workers to refrain from going to their workplaces. Undoubtedly, this “shelter-in-place” mandate has been tough on everyone, emotionally and financially. To help…
COVID-19 and Car Cleaning: Auto Sanitization Tips for Detroit Drivers
The new year started with lots of pomp and enthusiasm as people all over the U.S. welcomed 2020 with open arms. What many hoped would be a decade of prosperity and promise has quickly turned into a nightmare following the country’s first confirmed COVID-19 case on January 20. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has reached all 50 states and numbers continue…
Free Admission to Oakland County Parks and Recreation
We are so excited to share that on March 20, 2020, Oakland County Parks and Recreation announced that they will be waiving admission to many of their day-use parks. This is a great way for families to get out, enjoy nature and still stay safe. Read the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Response to Covid-19. *** Please note that the…
Great Gut-pectations
Editor’s Note: Biohacker, cellular-level expert and live blood analyst and detox specialist Anthony Beven, owner of Detox Day Spa, will be featured on “The Dr. Nandi Show,” on Sunday, March 8 at 1 p.m. on WXYZ Channel 7.