summer

Summer Flavor Returns to the Rusty Bucket – Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Dining Out, Recipe

Nothing says summer like cool, refreshing desserts, right? The Rusty Bucket has added a Strawberry Shortcake to their menu for a limited time so guests can enjoy this quintessential summer treat. We tried it out last weekend and we all agree they have mastered this dessert. The Rusty Bucket is a casual dining restaurant that features made from scratch items.… Read More »Summer Flavor Returns to the Rusty Bucket – Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

How To Keep Baby Cool in the Car

1 Uncategorized, Car Seat Safety

Ah, summer in Michigan. I, for one, welcome the sounds and sensations of summer… kids screeching as they run through sprinklers, bare legs peeling off of leather seats, the instant regret you feel after stepping outside on a 97 degree day. But! Step outside we must. In order to get to the beach we must endure the trip there, and… Read More »How To Keep Baby Cool in the Car

Summer Bucket List Ideas In Michigan

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Everyone is always raving about summer bucket lists, and I am sharing some Summer Bucket List Ideas In Michigan to help you out this summer. These aren’t the typical activities, but fun destinations everyone should visit with their family this year. Summer Bucket List Ideas In Michigan Kalamazoo Air Zoo: This museum in Kalamazoo is the perfect place to take… Read More »Summer Bucket List Ideas In Michigan

Spencer Park in Rochester Hills

Beaches, Outdoor Play, Playgrounds

Yesterday we spent the day at Spencer Beach in Rochester Hills. This cute little park is tucked right off of John R. Road, just north of M-59. This park has a lot to offer. Admission is only $10 per car for a daily pass or $70 for the year (at the time of publication). The 113 acres park… Read More »Spencer Park in Rochester Hills

Summer Drive-In at the USA Hockey Arena

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Metro Detroit Blogger: Rachel Dean – Redesigning Happiness On Friday night, my husband and I went to a drive-in movie theater. I think it’s been over 25 years since I’ve been to a drive-in movie. Many of you may remember going to drive-ins when you were younger, especially in you grew up in the 80’s like me! Well, there are still… Read More »Summer Drive-In at the USA Hockey Arena

15 Easy Summer Fit Tips

1 Uncategorized, Health & Fitness

Metro Detroit Mommy Blogger Theresa Walker- Beach Body Coach As a mom of two boys ages 9 & 6, summer time is easily one of the hardest times of the year for me to fit in fitness and manage my healthy eating. Between the ability to sleep-in each morning, the planned activities during the day with friends, the need to… Read More »15 Easy Summer Fit Tips

Family Time: Gardening with Kids

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My kids (now almost 7 and 3) have both been involved in gardening since they were infants! They loved it then, even just sitting in a bassinet in the fresh air. They progressed to toddlers who liked to pick bugs and pull weeds in between taking bites of strawberries, herbs, and even the marigold petals! These days my first grader… Read More »Family Time: Gardening with Kids

Newly Renovated Hotel Breakers – Cedar Point

Sandusky, Travel

Hotel Breakers – Cedar Point gave our family a free hotel stay and tickets to visit Cedar Point in exchange for this promotional post. All opinions here are my own, your experience may differ. Hotel Breakers – Cedar Point just received a makeover and let me tell you this hotel is fabulous. Each guest room features an LCD TV, dorm-sized… Read More »Newly Renovated Hotel Breakers – Cedar Point

Upland Hills Summer Day Camps – Sponsored Post

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Sponsored post: This post is sponsored by Upland Hills Farm but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Summer is coming faster than you realize and many of you have been asking about summer camp programs. Upland Hills Farm offers a fantastic program, perfect for children ages five to twelve. Back in the day, city families would often… Read More »Upland Hills Summer Day Camps – Sponsored Post