Archive for December, 2009
Need Last Minute Gift Ideas?
Oops…forgot the mailman, teacher, neighbor or need a few more gifts for the family members, but ordering something online or going to the mall is out of the question? If you are in a rut and need something quick, here are some last minute gift ideas sure to put a smile on someone’s face: Give [...]
Home For the Holidays Concert at Orchestra Hall
The magic of the holidays really came alive last night when my husband and I attended the DSO concert Home for the Holidays, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, at Orchestra Hall. I can’t even describe to you how magnificent the sounds were that flowed through the air… my ears were in heaven! Harps, bells, strings, horns, [...]
Picture With Santa Photo Contest
The Village of Rochester Hills is the place to go to visit Santa! Santa is darling with a real beard and the kids get a book, candy cane and reindeer antlers. Best of all, you get to take your own pictures and it’s FREE! Powered by Whrrl The Village of Rochester Hills is having a contest on [...]
Holiday Tradition: Gingerbread House
The Gingerbread House…to eat or not to eat? That is the question. I found this gingerbread house on a website called Dylan’s Candy Bar and thought it was adorable and then I thought that I need to add making a gingerbread house to our list of family traditions because the kids are now old enough [...]
Dinner With Santa at Meadow Brook Hall
My family and I were invited to have dinner with Santa at Meadow Brook Hall and a magical night it was. First off, Meadow Brook Hall is located in Rochester and was the home of the Dodge and Wilson families. Matilda, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred G. [...]
Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Jr.
The Community Theatre of Howell will perform ”Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Jr.” at the Howell High School freshman campus on December 18, 19 and 20. Based on the Emmy® Award-winning 1970s educational cartoon series, Schoolhouse Rock Live! Junior uses a wide variety of musical styles to teach grammar, math, science, history, social studies and political science while telling [...]
Under the Radar Puts the Positive Back in Detroit
One of my favorite local blogs is Positive Detroit by Erin Rose. And, today while perusing her blog, I came across this YouTube show called Under the Radar and it is SO cool. Thanks for sharing Erin! (if you don’t already subscribe to Positive Detroit…you should!) Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom! She runs three [...]
We Had Dinner at Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s Home
My husband and I were invited for a very special evening at Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s home. We were given a tour of the estate and served a wonderful dinner of soup, salad, beef, asparagus and roasted red skin potatoes. Then for dessert, a tasty tiramisu . It was very nice to get away with [...]
Ferlito’s Family Dining Celebrates 30 Years of Service with Freebies for Customers
On Friday, Dec. 18, Ferlito’s Family Dining will celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a special giveaway for its customers. The first 20 tables will receive a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of a meal. Ferlito’s opens at 4:00 p.m. and is located at 20745 Mack Ave in Grosse Pointe Woods. Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom! She runs [...]
Posh Puppy Purse Review and **Giveaway**
Paris Hilton watch out! After you see the posh little puppy I have under my arm, girl, you are going be placing your order before you can say, “That’s Hot!” The details are one of the things that make these bags so special. The handbags are 9-12″ long and 8-11″ tall and have a compartment [...]
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