Archive for January, 2010

Free Breakfast for a Cause in Milford on Jan. 20

Free Breakfast for a Cause in Milford on Jan. 20

Kozmos Coney Island, located at 525 N. Main St. in downtown Milford, will host a free breakfast from 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 to raise funds for needy families in the Milford area. During the morning, Kozmos will serve up complimentary pancakes and sausage, encouraging patrons to make a donation following [...]

American Express seeks volunteers to help beautify Detroit High School

American Express seeks volunteers to help beautify Detroit High School

My favorite thing to do is volunteer.  I love to help those in need and whatever I can do to participate in helping someone out, I do. I participated in an event called A Day Made Better in which I collected school supplies for a school in Pontiac.  It was an awesome experience and I [...]

Chenille Sisters kids show at Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

Chenille Sisters kids show at Brighton Center for the Performing Arts

The Chenille Sisters celebrate silly better than just about anyone especially when they perform for kids. You’ll be overcome with laughter when you see kids and adults imitating an agitator during “The Washing Machine Song” and learn new dance moves to  “Locomotion.”  There are costumes, skits, surprises and tons of laughs. With the Chenilles’ warm, wacky, join-right-in style, [...]

Detroit Mommies Favorites of 2009

Detroit Mommies Favorites of 2009

I asked the Detroit Mommies to send me their favorites of 2009 and below are the results. Stacy’s Favorites Favorite Family Friendly Restaurant Red Robin, Brighton, MI Favorite Place to Have Party Hartland High School Pool, Hartland, MI Favorite Place to Shop for Kids Clothes Kohls, Green Oak Twp. Favorite Place to Shop for Kids [...]

House of Jerky Review and **GIVEAWAY**

House of Jerky Review and **GIVEAWAY**

I need to give my personal legal disclaimer up front. Please be aware that this has nothing to do with the latest FTC ruling on bloggers.  I just have to be honest with you.  I have been a lifelong jerky disdain-er.  Seriously, everyone in my family loves it, but I always abstained when they were [...]

It's the Small Details That Count

It's the Small Details That Count

When you are planning a party or a wedding or any other extravagant event, there are so many details that go into making the “big day” memorable for you and your guests. From the colors and types of flowers you are using to the tiniest detail of the party favors.  Each detail is important in [...]

Sesame Street Live Brings ‘Elmo’s Green Thumb’ to Town

Sesame Street Live Brings ‘Elmo’s Green Thumb’ to Town

It might be snowing in Detroit but Sesame Street brings the warm and sunny weather to the Fox Theatre in Detroit Friday, Jan. 29 through Monday, Feb. 15 as “Elmo’s Green Thumb” takes to the stage. The live stage show stars Sesame Street’s little, red monster Elmo and his sunflower friend Sunny. Elmo is trying [...]

Great Deals for Taking the Kids Out to Eat!

Great Deals for Taking the Kids Out to Eat!

We love to visit the restaurants on the Kids Eat Free Nights.  I found a good calendar with a variety of listings.  Check it out here for good eats in your area.  Feel free to post any others that you may know of. http://www.kidseatfor.com/metro/mi/detroit/ Jennifer is a mom of 2 and founder of The Bilingual [...]

Chris Botti is Coming to Town!

Chris Botti is Coming to Town!

Described by the LA Times as “a breakout musical star,” Chris Botti is making his way to Detroit for a performance at Orchestra Hall. The concert will take place on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8 p.m. Best known as a contemporary jazz artist, Grammy Award-winner Chris Botti has created his own individual sound and [...]

Troy Community Chorus Seeks Voices for Spring 2010 Season

Troy Community Chorus Seeks Voices for Spring 2010 Season

You can get me to sing, but you might not like what you hear.  You might even throw a tomato in my face to try and get me to shut up…oh yes, I am that bad! I do like to sing, so one way I could get away with singing was in a chorus.  I [...]