The Sphero Blueprint Build Kit is designed for middle and high school classroom. It enables students to learn foundational engineering concepts as they design and build working prototypes. With its approachable design, easy-to-handle parts, and supporting content, Blueprint Build makes engaging with mechanical and structural engineering hands-on, fun, and accessible to aspiring engineers of all abilities. One kit engages 2–3…
If you are looking for a great beach with a fun playground, then check out Thelma Spencer Park in Rochester Hills. This is one of our favorite beaches in Metro Detroit, offering 113 acres of fun. The Rochester Hills park offers swimming, sports, fishing, picnicking and more. Thelma Spencer Park in Rochester Hills This wonderful Rochester Hills park has a…
The Red Oaks Nature Center is located at 30300 Hales Street. It is south of 13 Mile between John R and Dequindre, in Madison Heights. The Nature Center hosts over 38 acres of rich natural habitat in the midst of Metro Detroit. Visitors will need a parking pass, however, admission is free. Visitors will be able to find more than 45 tree and…
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan is an indoor LEGO® attraction where kids can spend hours creating, learning, playing and having fun.
The Royal Oak Food Truck Rally features great food, entertainment, free crafts for the kids in addition to a bounce house and face painting.
The Jungle Java in Clinton Township location hosts a large play structure with slides, tons of climbing elements and more.
MDM Writer Katie and I attended a Momtography class for free in exchange for writing this review. All opinions (and photographs!) are our own. When I was in my teens I was obsessed with disposable cameras. I loved to photograph any and everything, wait for the camera to be developed, and sift through my photos to see how they’d turned…
“When people start writing there is this idea that you have to get everything right first time, every sentence has to be perfect, every paragraph has to be perfect, every chapter has to be perfect, but what you’re doing is not any kind of public show, until you’re ready for it.” Irvine Welsh, Scottish Novelist Last week, Dankworth Publishing sent me a…
You’ve probably seen the ads on Facebook, or heard the radio spots. SHIPT has been expanding throughout Michigan for the past year. Just recently I have seen a lot of social media posts asking questions about the SHIPT process, so I figured it was time for a quick blog post. Full disclosure, I have been a SHIPT shopper for a…
The perfect place to take the kids, any time of year, is the library. Not only is it free, it’s always cool in the summer and warm in the winter! One of our absolute favorite libraries to visit is the Farmington Community Library (Main Branch). It is located at 32737 W. Twelve Mile in Farmington Hills, and is easily accessible…
