Camping is so much more than it used to be! My family and I recently had the absolute pleasure of camping at the KOA Holiday campground in Emmett, MI. As parents of two year old twins, with very little camping experience, we thought it best to plan a short trip in the middle of the week. We did some research…
Summer can be a wonderful time with your children, full of adventures and exploring. It can also be a time when you realize how much you appreciate their teachers! Since your kids are probably mostly used to structure and routine from school, we’re sharing a list of things your child can – and should – be doing every day this…
Did you know that two months of reading skills are LOST over the summer and that it can take up to two months from the first day of school for a student’s brain development to get back on track? “Summer Slide” is very real and has lasting repercussions that can impact a student’s long-term academic performance. It can be hard…
Willow Creek Golf Center is a hidden gem in Lake Orion.A summer visit should be on your ‘to-do’ list for family fun! Willow Run has been open since 1978 and is a family owned business. It has two mini-golf courses, batting cages ( Baseball and softball slow & fast pitch) , and several golf ranges. Upon arrival, we went to…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
