2022 Free Tunnel of Lights in Warren: Eiffel Street
Visitor’s guide and photos from Tunnel of Lights in Warren – Christmas on Eiffel Street. Pack up the family and head out for some socially-distanced Christmas cheer.
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Julie McKeeman
Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park in Westland
It’s a tradition with many families in the Metro Detroit area – MUD DAY! A day to get muddy from your head to your toes! Wayne County Parks is hosting its 32nd annual MUD DAY at Nankin Mills Park in Westland. Kids ages 12 and younger are invited to play in the mud on Tuesday, July 9 from 11:00 AM… Read More »Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park in Westland
Round 1 Auburn Hills
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… Read More »Round 1 Auburn Hills
Fostering Mindfulness in the Classroom
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… Read More »Fostering Mindfulness in the Classroom
Ferndale Pride 2019
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… Read More »Ferndale Pride 2019
Paper Bag Snowflake Tutorial
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… Read More »Paper Bag Snowflake Tutorial
Three Cedars Farm in Northville
Three Cedards Farm in Northville offers a cornmaze, hayrides, Barn Yard Payland, train rides, u-pick pumpkins, donuts, cider and more.
Troy Public Library
The Troy Public Library is located in the city complex, near the Troy Family Aquatic Center. The Children’s Department is one of the largest I have visited in the area with many special and unique areas. We walked around to explore a little bit and admired the big colorful rugs and the sheer amount of BOOKS. So many books!… Read More »Troy Public Library
Great Wolf Lodge – Sandusky, OH
A little over 2 hours away from Metro Detroit, Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, OH makes for a nice getaway. The hotel features something for everyone in the family. The waterpark is the main attraction, with slides of varying difficulty, splash zones, zero entry pool for babies, hot tubs (both kid and adult versions), lazy river, and a regular pool… Read More »Great Wolf Lodge – Sandusky, OH
Dangerous Levels of Weed-Killer Found in Breakfast Foods
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit and non-partisan environmental advocacy organization, found popular oat cereals, oatmeal, granola and snack bars come with a hefty dose of glyphosate, according to independent laboratory tests commissioned by EWG. Glyphosate, the weed-killing poison in Monsato’s Roundup, has been linked to cancer by California state scientists and the World Health Organization. It was found in all but… Read More »Dangerous Levels of Weed-Killer Found in Breakfast Foods