Summertime is officially here, and school is out. For most families, there are days where you have run out of ideas or healthy resources for lunch and the kids are bored. Thanks to a wonderful program called MEET UP and EAT UP from Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and United Way for Southeastern Michigan, children can eat free all Summer…
We are diving into summer this year with a ton of activities and checking items off our summer bucket list. Ice cream and smores are always on our list of things to enjoy during the hot days of summer. We have great news for families that want to enjoy a sweet cool and creamy treat but avoid dairy, or are…
Summer fun is here and if you are looking for a great place to cool off, The Mall at Partridge Creek Splash Pad is a great place to visit. Pop Jet Fountains at Partridge Creek – Clinton Township 17420 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038Cost: Free
Great Wolf Lodge continues to be one of our favorite places to visit when we travel. Earlier this month we traveled out to New York to visit family and experience NYC. On the way back we decided to stop by the newly renovated location in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania. The location is conveniently located right of I-80. It is just…
The Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms in Ann Arbor is home to a wide variety of farm animals you can pet or feed. Go on a tractor ride and more.
Rotary Park is an amazing community space located at 32300 Six Mile Road between Farmington and Merriman in Livonia, Michigan. The 196-acre park and nature preserve is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Some of the parks many features include a half-mile walking trail, picnic areas, tennis courts, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, park benches, a lending library…
Dust off your grill and grab your swimsuits, because the lazy days of summer are here! The Seattle Children’s Research Institute found that almost 50% of preschool-aged children do not spend even just one session of outdoor play each day. Outdoor play is linked to better mental and physical health, so now is the time to make it happen!…
Delray Memorial Park in Detroit is a colorful boundless playground with wide open spaces for children to run and play. The park is located adjacent to the Delray Community Center at 420 Leigh in Detroit, Michigan, right off of I-75. The Delray Memorial park was made possible by a generous grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and other community supporters. …
Great Lakes Crossing has become a fun destination for families in the Metro Detroit area. Just a “short” drive north on I-75 and you can end up on a mini-vacation in Auburn Hills. Besides LEGO land, SEAlife Aquarium, Peppa Pig Land and an amazing (FREE) play structure, there is also Round 1. Round 1 has a a plethora of activities…
Barnum Park in Birmingham, Michigan is an amazing community gathering place featuring play structures, sports fields, a walking path, & an outdoor ice rink.
Defy Detroit is an amazing 35,000 sq ft indoor air sports arena with trampolines, foam pits, parkour, and a ninja course. Great for all ages.
Beacon Elementary in Harper Woods, Michigan is refocusing students’ negative energy through a ‘focus room’ dedicated to helping students prone to outbursts. Staffed around the clock by two adults -“Mr. B” (Behavior Interventionist) and “Miss C” (Focus Room Director) with specialized training, the focus room gives students a place to step away from the classroom to not disrupt other students, take…
This weekend, our favorite PRIDE festival is coming to town, and its right down the street in Funky Ferndale! Since 2011, Ferndale Pride has strived to put on an inclusive event that is free to the public, supports local charities, and shows love to the businesses that support our community all year long. Listed on the website After Ellen as…
Catering with QDOBA was easy, quick and affordable. The food was delicious and the kids enjoyed it as well. My family ordered bowls with tortillas and chips on the side, so everyone could make what they wanted. The best part about ordering with QDOBA is that the sides are complimentary and there are so many to choose from. QDOBA hosted…
From work to household chores and children, it can be difficult for moms to find time throughout the day to focus on their health goals. For many, the easiest time of the day to try and fit in exercise is when the children are sleeping either early in the morning or at night. However, with days already filled with…
