Mom 2 Mom Sales: Clinton Township and Shelby

125 tables of clothing, toys, strollers, books, shoes, baby bedding and so much more!

9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
$2/admission
St. Thecla
20762 Nunneley Road

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9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
$1/admission
Shelby Township Community Center
51670 Van Dyke Road
586-731-0030

Salvation Army helps buy Easter clothes for kids

Do you know a child 11 of younger who could use a new Easter outfit? The Salvation Army can help. As part of the 14th annual Dress an Angel program, eligible children can choose a dress, skirt or pant outfit for the Easter holiday. Applications are now being accepted for low-income Macomb County residents who would like to take advantage of this program.

The Salvation Army Warren Corps Community Center is accepting applications through March 11 for residents of southern Macomb County, including Warren, Roseville, Eastpointe and additional areas.  The clothing will be distributed on Friday,  April 2.

Children whose parents meet the income requirements will shop for a brand-new outfit with the assistance of a volunteer. In addition to the outfit, the Dress an Angel program will also provide children with socks, underwear, t-shirts, bras, belts, tights and other items.

Families in need of assistance should contact The Salvation Army’s Warren Corps Community Center located on 24140 Mound Rd. at (586) 754-7400. Applicants need to provide picture ID for all household adults, birth certificates for household children and proof of household income and expenses.

Empty Bowls Mean Empty Tummys

It breaks my heart to know that a child somewhere has an empty tummy and is hungry.

As a way to help combat hunger, enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread over music for a $10 donation.  You will also take home a decorated bowl to remind you that someone’s bowl is always empty.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank.

The event will be held at Assumption Cultural Center  from noon-2 p.m. on Sunday, February 28,2010.

Assumption Cultural Center
21800 Marter Road
St. Clair Shores, MI
586-779-6111

Macomb County offers 15th Annual Parenting Conference

Macomb County’s 15th Annual Parenting Conference, Parenting Unplugged, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6 at the Macomb Intermediate School District’s conference center. Pre-registration is required.

Keynote speaker Bob Howe will present “‘Yes Is a Two-Letter Word’ The Power of Saying No” and will focus on how parents can build self-motivation, confidence and responsibility in the fast-paced, high-tech and instant-gratification world their children live in.

The conference also features speakers on 15 different parenting topics and information on how to access local parenting resources.

The cost of the conference is $35 per person and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. SB-CEU credits are pending. Registration will be accepted until Feb. 24, 2010 or while tickets are available.

For more information, visit the CARE of Macomb Web site or call (586) 541-0033.

St. Nicholas Day Celebration this Sunday

Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. We kick off
the season with a St. Nickolas Day Celebration Tea.
December 6 is celebrated by Europeans as St.
Nickolas Day when children would leave out their
shoes for St. Nick to place treats in.  We encourage
our guests to live like a kid on this day and leave
their shoes in our hallway for St. Nickolas to fill.
Music at the pump organ and St. Nick will be there to
greet you with a photo  opportunity in our beautiful
formal parlor. The tea will  include; hot “Three Wives
Tea”, scones with Devonshire cream & jam, a variety
of tea sandwiches and desserts.  Director Kim Parr
will introduce you to the interesting history of St.
Nicholas.  Reservations are required, limited, and non-
refundable. Tickets are $30 for members of the
Macomb County Historical Society and $35 for non-
members.  Please call the museum at 586-465-2488
for your reservation.

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She has worked with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, Dove, e.l.f., Stride Rite, Sorel, 20th Century Fox, The Palace, Melissa & Doug, Panera, Tiny Prints and Ford (to name a few).  Courtney is a Purex^® Insider and a Max Mom for Office Max.

Thanksgiving Storytime

Get ready for Turkey Day by heading over to the St. Clair Shores Public Library  for a family story time.

There will be a story and a craft on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m.

FREE

St. Clair Shores Public Library
22500 11 Mile Road
586-771-9020

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She has worked with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, Dove, e.l.f., Stride Rite, Sorel, 20th Century Fox, The Palace, Melissa & Doug, Panera, Tiny Prints and Ford (to name a few).  Courtney is a Purex^® Insider and a Max Mom for Office Max.

Mom 2 Mom Sale in St Clair Shores Saturday

There is another Mom 2 Mom sale this Saturday, November 7, 2009 in St Clair Shores at the lake Shore YMCA from 8:30 a.m. -1p.m.

There will be over 65 tables of gently used kids’ clothing, toys and furniture.  For more info call 586-778-5811 ext. 215

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She has worked with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, Dove, e.l.f., Stride Rite, Sorel, 20th Century Fox, The Palace, Melissa & Doug, Panera, Tiny Prints and Ford (to name a few).  Courtney is a Purex^® Insider and a Max Mom for Office Max.

Cider Mill Time!

Well, I believe Summer has officially thrown in the towel and the Michigan Autumn Season is peek-a-booing a tad early. For true Michiganders, we all know it’s time for football, sweatshirts and the Cider Mill. The leaves are slipping into their bright shades of reds and orange, and a family trip to the Cider Mill will only welcome this delightful season.

Here is our DetroitMommies list of Metro Detroit’s Top Cider Mills in alphabetical order;

BLAKE’S BIG APPLE @ 71485 North Avenue in Armada 48005 ~ (586)784-9710

BLAKE’S ORCHARD & CIDER MILL @ 17985 Center Road in Armada 48005 ~ (586)784-5343

FRANKLIN CIDER MILL @ 7450 Franklin Road in Franklin 48025 ~ (248)626-2968

GOODISON CIDER MILL @ 4295 Orion Road in Oakland Township ~ (248)652-8450

PAINT CREEK CIDER MILL @ 4480 Orion Road in Rochester ~ (248)651-8361

STONEY CREEK ORCHARD & CIDER MILL @ 2961 West 32 Mile in Romeo ~ (586)752-2453

YATES CIDER MILL @ 1990 E. Avon Road in Rochester Hills 48307 ~ (248)651-8300

Be sure to check out each website by clicking on the highlighted name of your choice Cider Mill or call for special events like Haunted Houses, Hay Rides, Corn Mazes, Apple Picking, Moon Walks, Pony Rides and more!

Ladels Children’s Books Back to School Bash

Tuesday, August 25- Saturday, August 29 Ladels Children’s Books in Detroit is having five fun-filled days of music, open mic, story time. crafts and surprises to get ready for back to school.  All ages are welcome to attend.  Event runs 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ladel’s Children’s Books
1413 Brooklyn St.
Detroit, MI

313-963-8550

Courtney is the ultimate multitasking mom!  She runs  three blogs Giftfully Simple, The Digital Mommy and Detroit Mommies , is a Social Media Marketing Consultant and has 3 girls under 6 years old.  Courtney is the founder of Detroit Mommies.  You can follow her on Twitter @theappleofmyeye.  She is working with companies like Johnsons & Johnsons, e.l.f. and Tiny Prints on special events.

Romeo Peach Festival Sept 3- Sept 7

Labor Day.  It signifies the end of summer for most. Kids are getting ready to go back to school.  Parents are looking forward to their kids going back to school.
Not us.  Our family usually sticks around town.  We have our annual Labor Day party with our family and friends that stay in town.  Many are loading up their cars and headed up north for the last summer hurrah.
Not us.  We stick around.  Staring at each other.  We prepare for our annual Labor Day party that we have with our friends and family who remain in town.

But…
We are always on the look out for fun things to do that can entertain our family.

A couple of years ago we stumbled upon the Peach Festival in the Village of Romeo.  Honestly, literally stumbled upon it.  We got a little lost.  But now,  we go back every year.  It’s something my kids look forward too.  And so do we, the wallets…er…parents.  It’s become part of our Labor Day weekend, back to school blow-out, TRADITION!

The Peach Festival http://www.peachfestromeo.com which is going into its 78th year, takes place Thursday September 3 through Labor day, September 7.
Check the website for the daily events and times, because there are many that take place.
Some of the highlights are lots of peach stands, a fair with rides and carnival games, arts and crafts fair, sidewalk sales, refreshment stands.
Plus, it’s in the beautiful Village of Romeo.  Which, in and of itself, is worth the visit!

Trust me.  You won’t regret the drive!  And be sure to bring home bags of delicious Michigan peaches.  Oh yeah…and the peach pie.  The yummy peach pie.

Keep in mind, there are many wonderful orchards close to Romeo.  Blakes Big Apple Orchard is one that I highly recommend.

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