Rebecca | Detroit Mommies

Field Trip Friday-The DIA

All I can remember from my trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts as a little girl is being bored. I was being led around the place by teachers who were trying to drive home points about artists I barely knew. But a recent trip left me feeling like the museum is really reaching out to us and making the experience fantastic for individuals, families and even children.

Published by Rebecca on June 23, 2011 8:23 am

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The Wienermobile will be in Detroit June 21

Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids? Check out the Wienermobile Food Truck that will visit Detroit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 21 at the Rivard Plaza. Becks Davis of Detroit Moxie reports that the Wienermobile has teamed up with Chef Brian Perrone of Slow Bar BQ and [...]

Published by Rebecca on June 15, 2011 2:23 pm

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Going to a conference? Get your business cards from Tiny Prints

Just a few days before my first-ever blogging conference, Gleek Retreat, we got a “what to bring” list from organizers. Let’s just say I’ll be more prepared next time.

Published by Rebecca on June 10, 2011 9:06 pm

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How did it taste: Real Simple’s Grilled Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

It’s hard to motivate myself to cook something really involved. I want to throw something together quickly and easily so that preparing and clean-up aren’t difficult and I can move on to an evening with my family. I came across Real Simple’s Grilled Chicken and Spinach recipe and everyone loved it.

Published by Rebecca on June 8, 2011 8:37 pm

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Lemonade Day Detroit: Mom shares her secret to success

I can remember having a lemonade stand when I was a kid – I grew up in a rural area and my only customer was the mailman! Not a big money maker that year. I got smarter and the next year we took ice cold lemonade and small bags of popcorn to my brothers little [...]

Published by Rebecca on June 8, 2011 12:32 pm

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Lemonade Detroit: Recipes for a good product

If you are taking part in the Lemonade Detroit project this weekend, you know the key ingredient for a successful stand is lemonade.

Published by Rebecca on June 7, 2011 2:41 pm

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Thinking of having a lemonade stand? Do it June 12

Take part in Lemonade Day Detroit on June 12. It’s easy, it’s free and you get to take home all the profits!

Published by Rebecca on June 6, 2011 4:48 pm

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Sewing up end of the year treat

My daughter just finished her first year of preschool and I wanted to get a little reward for her classmates. I had no idea what would be a good gift but then I remembered these fun little snack bags.

Published by Rebecca on June 6, 2011 7:24 am

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Fish for Free June 11-12

My husband has this little dream of taking our daughter fishing. We don’t have any boys and he loves exposing our three-and-a-half year old to new things. I’m encouraging him to take her out next weekend because fishing is free in Michigan.

Published by Rebecca on June 5, 2011 10:25 am

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Contest: Storybuilders books offer different way to read

After a devastating layoff from the Chicago Tribune, Carolyn Starks really had no idea what she was going to next. She had a dream of having her own business one day, but she had no idea that one of her children’s reading habits would be the spark for her fire. Today, Starks is the owner [...]

Published by Rebecca on June 4, 2011 12:10 pm