St. Patricks Day | Detroit Mommies

Celebrate and Learn on St. Patty’s Day

What’s March 17th? Here’s a hint: It’s a reason to celebrate and a history lesson all wrapped into one. That’s right–it’s St. Patrick’s Day! Don your green for this Irish holiday that isn’t just limited to the Emerald Isle. This holiday is celebrated around the world in honor of the patron saint of Ireland, Saint [...]

Published by Christina on March 16, 2011 7:31 am

2

Low Calorie St. Patrick’s Day Poke Cake

Last week, Detroit Mommy bloggers were exchange e-mails about some St. Patrick’s Day topics we could write about. When Kathy suggested her St. Patrick’s Day Poke Cake, I was suddenly really disappointed I have up sugar for Lent. But for those of you brave enough to give up sugar like I did, there is hope! [...]

Published by Rebecca on March 15, 2011 7:55 pm

0

El Dia de San Patricio~ el 17 de marzo

Here are some fun, easy activities to teach Spanish to children and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Uno, Dos, Tres! Practice Números with St. Patrick’s Day Dot to Dots. Encourage kids to count aloud in Spanish as they complete the activities. St. Patrick’s Day Dot to Dot http://www.edhelper.com/St__Patrick’s_Day_Dot_to_Dots.htm Cultural Reading Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Samantha [...]

Published by JManriquez on March 15, 2011 5:08 pm

0

St. Patricks’s Day Poke Cake

This is a fun cake to make and it’s really moist and flavorful. This recipe came from the Jello website. You can use any flavor/color of jello, I used green for St. Patricks’s Day. You can also use sugar-free jello to keep the calories down. You do need to plan a little bit of head [...]

Published by Kathy on March 11, 2011 2:46 pm

0

St. Patrick’s Day parade in Pinckney

The sixth annual Pinckney St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place at noon on Saturday, March 13. Expected to draw more than 4,000 people,crowds will begin to gather around Main Street in downtown Pinckney at about 11:15 a.m. Saturday, while the actual parade is scheduled to begin by noon at Pinckney Elementary School. Features include [...]

Published by Stacy Swann on March 13, 2010 5:40 am

0

Royal Oak’s Bastone Raises a Limited Edition Pint to Irishfest

Experience the luck of the Irish March 2 – 26 as Bastone in Royal Oak presents special dishes and discounted pint refills for Irishfest 2010. Order an award-winning Bastone craft beer for $5 and you’ll receive a limited edition pint glass and $3 refills through Irishfest. Bastone is located at 419 S. Main Street in [...]

Published by Stacy Swann on March 5, 2010 7:28 pm

0

Green Decorating Ideas for Spring

Looking for some ways to add some “green” to get into the St. Patricks Day spirit around the house? Here are some easy ways to add some touches of green and get into the holiday spirit… Grab a vase and add some greenery. Your home will feel fresh and springy! photo from Martha Stewart Fill [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on March 9, 2009 3:00 pm

1

Green Accessories So You Don't Get Pinched!

The Oscars loved Slumdog Millionaire so I’m willing to bet that we will be seeing a lot of fashion geared toward fashions inspired by the movie, like these beautiful earrings by Beautifuly Wired Lynx. ($45) There are subtle ways of showing your St. Patricks Day spirit and there are not so subtle ways. I like [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on March 8, 2009 9:15 am

0

Fun St. Patricks Day Food Idea For Kids

If you want to make veggies fun enough for kids to want to eat then try this St. Patrick’s Day snack that’s creative and healthy for kids. Slice a green bell pepper width wise; it will reveal a shamrock or lucky four-leaf clover shape. Slice another pepper lengthwise to create stems. Serve with your child’s [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on March 8, 2009 9:04 am