Articles By: Courtney Velasquez
Meet Your Favorite Star Wars Characters!
Oak Park based MJR Digital Cinemas announced today that they, in conjunction with the acclaimed Star Wars: Episode 1 the Phantom Menace movie in 3-D will host the Great Lakes Garrison, the Michigan chapter of the 501st Legion in the theatre lobby at their newest venue, the Westland Grand Digital Cinema 16 located at 6800 [...]
Todd Oldham “Kid Made Modern” Collection for Target
Todd Oldham is launching a new line of art supplies and art kits called Kid Made Modern that are sure to inspire kids of all ages! Everything from crazy crayons, neon-printed ducktape, jewelry kits, art papers and more. The line launches May 20 at Target stores.
Disney on Ice Presents: Treasure Trove in Auburn Hills, March 14-18!
Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove is performing at The Palace of Auburn Hills, March 14-18. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 to Saturday, March 17; 11 a.m. Friday, March 16; 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday March 17; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and [...]
Protecting Your Kids from Inappropriate Videos
Have your kids ever asked to use your ipad to watch videos and then asked you, “Mommy, does Dora do drugs?” or some other shocking question? Did you shockingly respond, “You are never allowed to watch videos on the iPad again.” Instead of having to worry about the videos your child is watching while [...]
New Hours for Wint Nature Center
Beginning, today, Jan. 4, 2012, the Wint Nature Center will be open for walk-in visitation Wednesday – Sunday, from 1 – 5 p.m. The nature center will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Advance reservations programs including group programs, field trips, birthday parties, etc. are available Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. The [...]
Stretching Money Further Using American Express Membership Rewards
photo credit: http://www.vitalnutrients.net Who doesn’t want to stretch their buck a little further? The economy isn’t in any shape for consumers to not care how much they are spending on gifts this holiday season. We are aware of prices, cost, coupons, discounts…every penny counts and every penny matters. What if…you could spend and get back [...]
Show Your College Pride with Michigan Made School Beads – ** Review and Giveaway **
Who doesn’t like to show their school pride? It’s even better if you can do it with style. Take a look at this great line of sterling silver beads that are made in Michigan. The Collegiate Bead Company offers beads with the licensed logos of nearly 150U.S. universities, colleges and sororities, including just about everyMichiganUniversity. [...]
What’s on Your Wish List this Year? **Sears Giveaway**
When I make my annual wish list for Christmas gifts I tend to go for items I would not normally buy myself. I go for luxury over practical items. I make the most of “wish” when choosing what I want. For example, I might request a top of the line Kenmore dryer that I don’t [...]
Holiday Shopping Challenge
The holidays can be challenging. Especially, financially. Children start to get older and gifts start to get more expensive. Being a parent can be challenging because we strive to give our children the best of everything even if that means pinching pennies elsewhere to do so. One really cool way to stretch the dollar further [...]
Thanksgiving Turkey Leftover Recipe Ideas
Thanksgiving is over and now you have a ton of leftover turkey. You don’t want to eat turkey sandwiches every day…not only will you get bord, but all that bread is going to add unwanted pounds to your middle. Check out all of these leftover turkey recipe ideas over at Miami Mommies.








