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Best of Summer ‘Last Chance’ Camp

Here’s your last chance to enjoy all the best summer has to offer before it’s time to head back to school. Dinosaur Hill naturalists have chosen all the favorite activities from all our summer activities and packed them into this last four day camp. Try a little bit of everything – from making water rockets [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on August 4, 2011 7:20 am

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Tap Into Easy Opportunities for Summer Learning

The fact that the weather is warmer and the days are longer doesn’t mean learning has to come to a screeching halt. There are tons of ways to keep the learning going throughout the summer–and make it fun too. Think trips to your local public library and nearby museums as well as family road trips. [...]

Published by Christina on June 21, 2011 8:20 am

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Managing Summer Allergies in Michigan

I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls Collective on behalf of Children’s Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program. There is nothing worse than going from never having allergies to having year round allergies! Out of my three girls, one gets terrible allergies [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on June 13, 2011 5:40 pm

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Summer of the Dinosaur!

There are plenty of Dinosaur exhibits to catch this summer in Detroit. I know my six year old son has a trip all planned with his cousins. Check out these options to some prehistoric fun this summer. In addition to the special dinosaur exhibits you also get to enjoy the zoo or museum – bonus! [...]

Published by Kathy on June 9, 2011 11:22 am

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Free Summer Activities in Metro Detroit

School is almost out and soon you will be looking for some fun things to do when the kids are home! The Metro Detroit area is full of Summer fun! Check out the listings below for some fun, free events to share with your family! Borders http://media.bordersstores.com/pdf/formDoubleDogDare.pdf Barnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp [...]

Published by JManriquez on June 7, 2011 6:34 am

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CVS Pharmacy Offers Camp Physicals

Bug bites, blisters, sun burn, you name it. Summer camp for Metro Detroiter’s children is just around the corner, and with it, comes a number of nagging issues for kids. Regulations require most children to have physicals before they head off to summer camp so, making that process easy and convenient for mom and her children [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on May 24, 2011 1:38 pm

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Take Your Kids Bowling this Summer for FREE

This summer, why don’t you take the kids bowling…for FREE! The program is called Kids Bowl Free and it’s a no cost opportunity for summer fun. Here’s How It Works: Parents visit the Kids Bowl Free website at www.kidsbowlfree.com/cp and register their child(ren) to receive 2 free games of bowling. The participating bowling locations are [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on April 1, 2011 4:28 pm

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Need to Relax?

The Rochester Community House continues to offer a variety of enrichment classes for people of all ages and interests. For those looking to find something more relaxing, Introduction to Meditation classes will begin at the Community House on July 19 and run through Aug. 9. The four-week course, taught by Jenna Aviva Lee, will teach [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on July 1, 2010 6:46 am

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Summer Look: Cropped Jeans

It’s finally starting to get hot outside and the jean trend is moving right up with the heat. Moms everywhere are going for the cropped jean because of the sturdy fabric and comfy fit. You can buy a pair that have already been cropped or you can go the frugal route and DIY (do it [...]

Published by Courtney Velasquez on May 31, 2010 12:49 pm