Palmer Park Detroit: Featuring a New Playground & Splash Pad
Palmer Park Detroit, a 296 acre nature oasis, is home to a plethora of recreational opportunities including a new playground and splash pad.
Palmer Park Detroit, a 296 acre nature oasis, is home to a plethora of recreational opportunities including a new playground and splash pad.
Every year more than 285 million pounds of fireworks are bought on the Fourth of July. While fireworks have become a Fourth of July tradition, for some, they may not make for the ideal night. Certain health conditions can be aggravated by fireworks’ sounds, sights or smoke. The sound of fireworks for some may trigger mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress… Read More »Fireworks-Free Fourth of July Festivities
Creating a window garden with kids can be a fun project to help get them involved in healthy eating habits. The joy of watching a seed grow into something delicious can also help encourage children to try new foods. If you’re ready to try a DIY window garden at home, here’s a step-by-step guide from A Healthier Michigan with a little help… Read More »DIY: How to Grow a Window Garden for Kids
Do you ever think about what you were doing when you were kid? When there were no smart phones, tablets, or computers? What did you do during the summer when you were kid? You played! Years ago kids didn’t have the opportunity to dabble in technology and download a game within seconds, they had to come up with games. Thankfully… Read More »Blast from the Past: Old Throwback Games
Looking for a patriotic dessert or side dish to bring to your next summer get-together? Look no further because we have five unique recipes that will wow your family and friends. Not only are these recipes kid-friendly and fun but many of them contain antioxidant-packed blueberries and calcium-filled cheese. Here are some of our favorite recipes to add some red,… Read More »Red, White and Blue Recipe Roundup
The lazy days of summer are here. Family memories are being made enjoying the long days camping, visiting the beach, barbecue parties, playing at the local park and so much more. One of those great summer memories from my childhood was going to baseball games to see the Detroit Tigers play. I looked forward to keeping score with my grandpa, singing “Take… Read More »Sunday Kids Day: Tigers Fun for the Whole Family – Sponsored Post
One of the best things to do during a Michigan summer is to head out to your favorite lake and relax on the shore, ride around in a boat or cool off with a swim. So which watering hole should you head to? Don’t just consider the more famous ones like Torch Lake, Lake Fenton and Lake Michigan (the third-largest… Read More »5 Lesser-Known Michigan Lakes, Perfect for Summertime Fun
Are you looking for some fun summer ideas? We have a lot of free and low-cost summer ideas in Metro Detroit to fill your summer days. over 50 spray parks, splash pads, waterparks, and outdoor pools listed: https://metrodetroitmommy.com/metro-detroit-michigan-splash-pads/ My Top Picks: Heritage Park in Farmington Hills Pop Jet Fountains at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township Clay Township Splash Pad… Read More »2019 Fun, Free and Low-Cost Summer Ideas in Metro Detroit
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… Read More »Two Birds, One Mom: 8 Ways to Get Healthier While Spending Time with the Kids
About a month of summer has passed and it’s getting to the dreaded “I’m bored” statement from kids. With long, empty days to fill their time with different activities, it becomes more and more difficult for parents to keep their children busy. A great way to keep kids busy is by enrolling them in summer activities like sports camps or music lessons. Some structure, even in the… Read More »The Importance of Unstructured Play Time for Kids