Junk in the Trunk?

One of the best gifts I ever received started out as a bunch of junk – five old door knobs and a piece of wood.  Thanks to my handy husband I am now the proud owner of a one-of-a-kind coat rack.  I can’t tell you how many compliments I have received about my gift.   …

Mama Goose Loves Her New Home

I remember when I was growing up, my Mom would say to us “go play outside – I’m not raising house plants”.   We would always go and find something fun to do outdoors and then we would not want to not come in for dinner!  My son and I recently went exploring at a small …

Magazine swaps eliminate waste and reduce clutter

I love magazines. That’s probably an understatement. I write for the web and work in front of a computer all day. In the evening, I like to sit down, hold my newspaper and read without glare and with the ability to sprawl out where ever I want. However, this magazines can really pile up. I …

Free Admission to ALL Metroparks

The  Metroparks are providing free park entry and boat launch use, special programs, and park cleanups on Saturday, April 16, as the 13 Huron-Clinton Metroparks celebrate “Earth Appreciation Day.” For more information about the activities that will be going on at each Metropark, go (here).

6 Easter Egg Hunts in Huron-Clinton Metroparks

“Toddlers’ Egg Hunt” Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10 at noon and 3 pm, Historic Center of Wolcott Mill Metropark in Ray Township. “Farm Egg Scramble,” Sunday, April 17, noon to 3 pm, Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center in Ray Township. “Easter Egg Hunt,” Sunday, April 17 at noon, Hudson Mills Metropark near Dexter/Ann …