Meet the Two New Apples in Town

Everyone knows that apples are good for you.  One of the great things about apples, besides their great taste, is that you can get them pretty much year round.  There are usually many apples to choose from in the produce section, with each one having its own unique characteristics.  You now have two more great [...]

Do you have a question for the Bullying Expert?

Has your child ever been a victim of bullying? If you child has not directly been effected maybe you know some who has been bullied.  It is pretty common these days, comes in many forms, and effects kids of all ages.  I know that my son’s school does a pretty good job of educating the [...]

Tis the Season to Give

Detroit Mommies was offered an exciting opportunity to participate in Nissan Motors Holiday Quest campaign.  I jumped at the chance.  I would get to drive a 2012 Nissan Quest for a few weeks during the 2011 holiday season and Nissan would also make a contribution to a charity of my choice.   What an amazing gesture [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Big, Bright Light Show

Huron-Clinton Metroparks Appreciation Days

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks will waive vehicle entry fees and boat launch fees on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for its “Appreciation Days” program. All parks and interpretive facilities are open on Thanksgiving Day. As a special, added treat, the following programs will be held during “Thanksgiving Appreciation Days”: Kensington Metropark near [...]

Santa Comes to Briarwood Mall

Briarwood Mall invites area kids and parents to kick off the holiday season with Santa at the mall’s annual holiday celebration on Friday, Nov. 11 from 6-8 p.m. Santa’s arrival will feature live reindeer and musical performances by Voices in Harmony and Sweet Adoline’s International. Briarwood Mall has joined forces with the American Red Cross [...]

My Appearance on Lifetime Television’s The Balancing Act

Wow, life has been a bit crazy lately!  I moved to Florida and started MiamiMommies.com. So, I now own this site and MiamiMommies.com and couldn’t do it without Christina and Kathy! The transition has been amazing to say the least and nothing has gotten in the way of my ever so busy schedule.  It has [...]

The 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty

On October 28, 2011 the Statue of Liberty will celebrate its 125th Anniversary. Officially called Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, the statute was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States in 1986 to mark 100 years of independence.  The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, [...]

Kumon Open House & Scholarship Sweepstakes

Kumon, the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment program, will be offering open houses and a chance to win one of 12 Kumon Tuition Scholarships, valued at $2,000.00. WHO: Participating Kumon Math & Reading Centers in the Northeast Region CT, DE, KY, ME, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, and VT) WHAT: [...]

Free Child ID Program in Ann Arbor

On Saturday Oct. 8th and Sunday Oct. 9th, the Ann Arbor Masonic Lodge #262 and the Golden Rule Masonic Lodge #159 will be providing a free child identification program. The program will be conducted between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday and 11 am and 4 pm on Sunday. The program [...]