Archive for August, 2010

Twi-moms, of metro Detroit, are you ready?

Twi-moms, of metro Detroit, are you ready?

Peter Facinelli, one of the stars of the “Twilight Saga” movies, will be coming to Monroe, Michigan, next month. Facinelli, who plays the Cullen clan’s father-figure, Carlisle, have a meet and greet, on Sunday, September 12th, from noon to 5 p.m., at The Mall of Monroe. The star will be on hand signing autographs and [...]

My Childhood Toys Are Now Considered “Retro”

My Childhood Toys Are Now Considered “Retro”

Star Wars, Atari and  Garbage Pail Kids trading cards all bring back memories of being a kid in the 80′s.  I would spend hours listening to Michael Jackson’s Thriller on my bubblegum pink boom box making up dances and trying to perfect the “snake”.  Today, these toys are considered retro.  Some are being remade, but [...]

Magnificent Moments of Mom **GIVEAWAY**

Magnificent Moments of Mom **GIVEAWAY**

Being a mom is one of the toughest jobs on the planet!  It’s almost like being a secret service agent for the President, but instead of protecting the President of the United States, you are protecting your offspring, some of the most precious little human beings in your life. Until you have become a mom, [...]

Marmalade Hills *Giveaway*

Marmalade Hills *Giveaway*

Marmalade Hills, the local producer of a natural skin care line, is offering a $25 gift certificate to one lucky Detroit Mommies reader! I reviewed this product earlier this summer. You can read it here Marmalade Hills is locally owned and operated by Liana Spiegel, a local artisan and mother of two. Marmalade Hills is [...]

Fun Back to School Activities for your Preschooler

Fun Back to School Activities for your Preschooler

As a mom of a 5 year old and preschool teacher,  the Grasshopper Preschool Prep Kit was a welcome addition to our home.   We used the Snip, Glue, and Grow kit which includes 10 hands- on games.   The product was developed by an occupational therapist, so the activities and games focus on fine motor skills, [...]

Moon Dough Review

Moon Dough Review

About a year ago I bought my daughter Moon Sand and although it didn’t ruin anything and could be vacuumed up, it was still messy and it silently disappeared.  I’m really not a fan of anything sticky, gooey or the least bit messy in my home, but I know how fun it is when you [...]

Camping with Kids-It happens

Last fall, we decided to take a weekend jaunt to a local state park. Only about an hour from our house, we figured this was the perfect time to introduce our three month old to a past time her entire family enjoys. Little did we know what was waiting for us!

Droid X delivers it all

Droid X delivers it all

Motorola packed everything into the Droid X. A crisp, clear phone, a social media machine, an unbelieveable camera and the powerful Android operating system make the Droid X gives something other phones to aspire to.

Meet Chloe Bridges from Camp Rock 2 August 28

Meet Chloe Bridges from Camp Rock 2 August 28

Radio Disney AM 910 Detroit is hosting a “Back 2 School Celebration” event on SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 from 12:00p.m. – 3:00p.m. at Westland Shopping Center.  The event will  include a special meet and greet session with CHLOE BRIDGES – the newest cast member of the highly anticipated Disney Channel Original Movie “Camp Rock 2: The [...]

HUGE Back to School Giveaway!

HUGE Back to School Giveaway!

Unfortunately there is a problem going on in schools across the nation.  Children and teachers don’t have the money to buy the supplies that they need to educate in their classrooms, so  ClassWish.org is here to help. ClassWish.org unites teachers, parents and communities to provide the classroom resources children need to thrive.  Teachers create Wish [...]