Category: Beyond
Ahoy – Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Ahoy Mateys! Yes its true there is such a thing. Monday, September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yo Ho Ho! What a fun way to spice up your mundane Monday and have fun with your kids! A brief history lesson: what was first an inside joke between two friends, the holiday gained [...]
Art Prize in Grand Rapids – Don’t Miss It
If you have never been to this huge Art Competition inGrand Rapids, Michigan you should make plans to attend this year. The city of Grand Rapids is transformed into a giant art gallery. You will find art everywhere, in courtyards, parks, lobbies even restaurants. You will see all kinds of art, and the exciting part [...]
Explore an Egyptian Village
If your kid gets excited about ancient Egyptian history – this could be just the ticket for your budding explorer. The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at the Universityof Michigan in Ann Arbor will be running a special exhibit titled: Karanis revealed: Discover the Past and Present of a Michigan Excavation in Egypt. The exhibit [...]
Eat Smart For a Great Start
Starting this Sunday, September 4 through Saturday, October 1, parents can help their families “Eat Smart for a Great Start” each time they visit the produce section of their local Meijer store. The grocer is partnering with Produce for Kids® (PFK) to encourage families to learn more about healthy eating with fresh produce and to [...]
BlogHer 2011 Recap
This year marks my third year attending BlogHer and this year I would say was the year of the no stops, all or nothing parties! I attend quite a few events over the BlogHer weekend which was in sunny San Diego, CA this year and there were three parties that blew me away, a restaurant [...]
Fab 5 Meets Cheap Sally
Hi everyone! Instead of a Fab 5 post this week I thought I would share something else… a fun video! So I am super excited about going to BlogHer 2011 next week! Did I mention that I am a Cheap Sally Dance Party Ambassador!?! If you are going to this party, be sure to stop [...]
6 Must-Have Back to School Items
The Packit is the perfect bag for school lunches! It has a gel liner that keeps food cooler, longer… no more need for ice packets that melt or leak. $19.99 I want these for my daughter! She really enjoys running and street shoes are not the best for physical activity. You can find these New [...]
Keep Kids Fascinated with Day Camps at the Metroparks
Kensington Metropark Nature Center Fish Camp Tuesday, July 19 – Friday, July 22 from 9:30 am to noon or 1 pm to 3:30 pm (select morning or afternoon session) Kids will make their own tackle and a fish print T-shirt, discover fun facts about fish, catch pond bugs and go fishing. They will acquire [...]
Western Michigan Fun! Learn to Drive a Model-T or ride a Camel
Here are a few ideas for a mini vacation in the Western Michigan area. We have managed to stumble upon some really great places and I thought I would share them with you. All of these places provided a great inexpensive experience. Plus we all learned some things while we were there or just plain [...]
Do You Know a Girl Who Speaks Out to Change the World?
Do you know a young teen or tween girl (age 11-24) who speaks out to change the world? If so, here’s a fantastic opportunity to further her efforts. At the 2011 International Year of Youth Culmination Celebration, girls will have the opportunity to speak out, change the world and be heard. And your young [...]
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