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Ways to Get Your Child Interested in STEM

Recent years have seen a resurgence in careers in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. Education in these fields can lead to incredibly lucrative careers, but it also teaches valuable skills that people can use in everyday life. Such skills are equally as beneficial to children as they are to adults, and as such, …

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Summer Journaling with the Kids

Encourage the Kids to Write in Their Journals This Summer! When the word “Summer” comes to mind, what do you instantly think of?  I think of the hot summer sun and lying out on the beach while watching my girls build sandcastles.  While summer is supposed to be fun and exciting, it should also be …

Free Entrance Days into National Parks for 2013

Planning some family outdoor adventures in the near future? Mark your calendars for “Free Entrance” days coming to a National Park near you and throughout 2013: January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day April 22-26:National Park Week August 25: National Park Service Birthday September 28: National Public Lands Day November 9-11: Veterans Day Weekend This …

Preschool Checklist for Moms

If you are the mother of a preschooler, you have your hands full.  As a former preschool teacher, I have learned that the best way to keep them happy and entertained is to give them plenty to do.  My youngest daughter now in her preschool years (3), is most definitely a hand full.  To avoid behavior …

Small Business Workshops in Metro Detroit

If you are passionate about small businesses within your city, you don’t want to miss the Carhartt event this weekend.  Carhartt is inviting “some of the most passionate experts behind small businesses.”  Each expert will be conducting workshops you most definitely do not want to miss. The upcoming workshops will be taught by handpicked influential …

Macy’s 7th Annual Spelling Bee Contest

Do you have a child who is currently between the ages of 8-11 years old living at home?  Better yet, how about a child between the ages of 8-11 years old who also happens to be a champion speller?  If your child fits this description and age bracket, this is their chance to be a …