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Local Authors of Basie and Paisley Read to Children

I’m a huge fan of the books Basie and Paisley! I got to review them a while back and do a giveaway.  The illustrations are darling and the story is both entertaining for the child as well as for the parent. If you get a chance to go to this event, you won’t be disappointed! Saturday, March 13, 2010 2p.m.-3p.m. FREE Little Monsters 16 W.... [Read more of this review]

Help Team Detroit Win! #DETChevySXSW

I’m a huge supporter of Detroit. I’m always trying to help out the underdog and Detroit seems to be one of those places that people  think negatively about and I have been on a mission, along with others, since I moved here a year ago from CA, to turn the negative persona that Detroit possesses to the rest of the world. I started this... [Read more of this review]

Southgate Panera Bread and United Way host Free Family Fun Day

On Saturday, March 13, Panera Bread of Southgate and United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host a free family fun day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. United Way will share information with parents about the free resources available through its Early Learning Communities – a program that helps ensure children start school... [Read more of this review]

Mom 2 Mom Sales in Canton and Livonia

There are two Mom 2 Mom sales going on in Wayne County.  These sales are a great place to find clothing, shoes, toys, stroller and so much more! Saturday, March 13, 2010 8:30 a.m.-noon $1/admission West Middle School 44401 Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth —————————————————————————————————- Saturday,... [Read more of this review]

DSO Young People’s Concerts presents The Pied Piper **GIVEAWAY**

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concert series presents The Pied Piper on Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. and Detroit Mommies has four tickets to give away to one lucky reader!!!! According to the DSO website-  ”Pied piper Marina Piccinini and Leonard Slatkin will lead us in Corigliano’s Pied Piper fantasy ‘tripping... [Read more of this review]

Retail Therapy Package Extended by Popular Demand!

The Village of Rochester Hills and the Royal Park Hotel announced today that they will extend the exclusive Retail Therapy Package offer until the end of March. Priced at just $179 per night, the package includes: Royal Executive King accommodations and two martinis in The Commons Lounge at the Royal Park Hotel; a $50 gift card and a savings bag... [Read more of this review]

Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents The Enchanting Flute and The Pied Piper

  The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO), Music Director Leonard Slatkin and internationally acclaimed guest flutist Marina Piccinini will welcome audiences of all ages to Orchestra Hall in The Enchanting Flute, and a special Macy’s Super Saturday featuring a Young People’s Concert titled The Pied Piper.   This Super Saturday will also incorporate... [Read more of this review]

Oakland County Parks Offer Early Season Group Rates at Red Oaks Waterpark

  Oakland County Parks is now taking reservations for early-season group outings at Red Oaks Waterpark. “We’re opening Red Oaks Waterpark in early June to give groups a chance to hold end-of-school parties, picnics and celebrations at the waterpark,” Katie Stavale, Park Supervisor, said. “Our special $5 per person rate makes outings economical... [Read more of this review]

Royal Oak’s Bastone Raises a Limited Edition Pint to Irishfest

Experience the luck of the Irish March 2 – 26 as Bastone in Royal Oak presents special dishes and discounted pint refills for Irishfest 2010. Order an award-winning Bastone craft beer for $5 and you’ll receive a limited edition pint glass and $3 refills through Irishfest. Bastone is located at 419 S. Main Street in Royal Oak.  They are open... [Read more of this review]