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…
By: Grace Derocha, registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator and certified health coach with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Dr. Gina Lynem-Walker The average American anticipates spending more than $900 during the holiday season. Despite efforts to set a budget, 58 percent of families go beyond their means and a quarter are willing to withdraw money from retirement funds, emergency…
A few years ago I saw this awesome product made by local mom, Karen Bonnici, on television. I contacted her and asked if we could feature her product on Metro Detroit Mommy. You can see our review here: http://blog.metrodetroitmommy.com/2014/05/super-blanky-giveaway-and-info.html The biggest thing I love about this product is that Karen has solved a huge safety issue with capes. The innovative concept…
Holiday Nights Dinner Package at the Eagle Tavern takes place in historic Greenfield Village in Dearborn during the month of December. We were able to attend the festivities courtesy of the Henry Ford so we could share our experience with you. The dinner package includes a delectable holiday feast in the Eagle Tavern and admission to Holiday Nights. Both events…
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 )Amber is the proud mother to four beautiful children, Damian (27), Rosaleigh (14), Carlyn (11), and Naomi (8). Her family also includes four cats. She loves being a stay-at-home…
If you have a kid with food allergies, or if you just don’t want a bunch of junky candy around the house during the holiday season, we get it. We don’t either! Your kids will probably get plenty of sugar and treats in December with all the parties and special events, so why not do a food-free holiday stocking? If…
Around here we love the holiday season. One of our favorite traditions is making cereal bars with different types of cereal. Oooey Gooeey yummy cereal bars make a great holiday treat. This year we decided to use Honey Bunches of Oats® in our cereal bars. You can get a wide variety of Honey Bunches of Oats® at Target or Kroger. Drop…
You may have a health conscious friend or family member and wonder what to get them for Christmas. Or, you may be someone yourself who would like gifts that you can use but have run out of ideas on what to tell people. As a health nut and runner myself, my wallet is often empty due to expenses to keep…
I spend lots of time thinking of ways to give back during the holiday season but does it usually happen? Unfortunately, it often seems like time slips away from me. This year, I want to follow through with giving back. Even if I’m short on time, I can do something simple like write an inspiring quote and place it on…
When most people think of the holidays, they think of gifts. People love to buy and receive gifts during the holidays, but it’s good to know that there are also ways to give back without spending any money. I personally find it very rewarding to give to others, so I’m always looking for ways to bless without breaking the bank.…
