Archive for February, 2010

Exclusive Hallmark Zhu Zhu Bunny **GIVEAWAY**

Exclusive Hallmark Zhu Zhu Bunny **GIVEAWAY**

Fluffy is his name and speed is his game! I got my hands on a few of the exclusive to Hallmark Zhu Zhu bunnies and would love to give one to YOU!!! I bought a few as Easter gifts and a few for giveaways on my 3 blogs because I know you’ve been anxiously waiting [...]

Mom Invented Products Featured on Grand Rapids FOX News

Mom Invented Products Featured on Grand Rapids FOX News

WXMI Grand Rapids FOX features Mom Invented products and businesses on Monday March 1.   You can find all of the unique, innovative products created by moms listed below. MyPlate-Mate (myplate-mate.com) My Plate-Mate is a unique, mom-invented product for toddlers geared to make meal times easier for families. My Plate-Mate is a spill-guard that attaches to [...]

Partake in a Swanky Soiree at Meadow Brook Hall

Partake in a Swanky Soiree at Meadow Brook Hall

I don’t know what it is about Meadow Brook Hall, but the magic seems to come alive when entering the home, once inhabited by Matilda Wilson Dodge and Alfred Wilson and their children. It could be the intriguing history or the magnificant surroundings one encounters while in the 88,000 square foot mansion.  Whatever it may [...]

It was “Party Time” on Ice at the Palace

It was “Party Time” on Ice at the Palace

It was one party after another at Disney on Ice “Let’s Celebrate” at the Palace of Auburn Hills! The Disney characters celebrated Christmas, an Un-Birthday, Valentine’s Day, Halloween and more!  My daughters (ages 3 1/2 and 6) were glued to their seats! A few suggestions: Eat before the show.  A bucket of popcorn and two [...]

Oakland County Parks Hosts Name That Playground Contest!

Oakland County Parks Hosts Name That Playground Contest!

I’m ready for the sun to shine, the birds to sing and the green grass to tickle my toes.  Cabin fever has set in and all I can think about is packing a picnic and heading to the park with my girls.  This is one of our favorite Spring and Summer pastimes living in Metro [...]

Disney on Ice Starts Tomorrow!

Disney on Ice Starts Tomorrow!

My family and I will be attending the premier of Disney on Ice “Let’s Celebrate” this Wednesday, February 24,2010.  This will be the fourth Disney on Ice  performance that we have attended and the second at the Palace of Auburn Hills. We started going when my oldest was around 3 yrs old and now she [...]

Empty Bowls Mean Empty Tummys

Empty Bowls Mean Empty Tummys

It breaks my heart to know that a child somewhere has an empty tummy and is hungry. As a way to help combat hunger, enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread over music for a $10 donation.  You will also take home a decorated bowl to remind you that someone’s bowl is always empty. [...]

Football Snack Bowl *Giveaway*

Football Snack Bowl *Giveaway*

The Superbowl might be over, but football fans everywhere will still be enjoying snacks and sports everywhere!  That’s why this football snack bowl by Rock Concepts is a perfect gift for the sports lover in your life and would be a great Father’s Day gift! The football is comparable to the size of a real [...]

Detroit Mommies on FOX News Detroit February 21!!!!

Detroit Mommies on FOX News Detroit February 21!!!!

Stay tuned this Sunday, February 21,2010 to FOX Detroit News’s a.m. show to see Detroit Mommies founder Courtney Velasquez introducing mom invented products. One of the products, Bilingual Fun Spanish DVD’s, is actually an invention by mompreneur and Detroit Mommies writer, Jennifer Manriquez! Here are the products Courtney will be presenting: Treasure Chest Pets (mytcpets.com) [...]

What Birth Control Do YOU Use?

What Birth Control Do YOU Use?

During the pregnancy with my first child, I was diagnosed with Factor V Leiden Deficiency which meant I had to give myself shots every day during the duration of my pregnancy to make sure my body did not form a blood clot.  I had to do this during 3 pregnancies every-single-day.  It was tough, but [...]