Celebrate New Years Eve at the Royal Park Hotel

The Royal Park Hotel has three New Years Eve options to choose from starting at $40. The Commons Lounge Hors d’oeuve sampler plate Music and dancing Party favors Champagne toast at midnight Festivities begin at 8 p.m. $40 per person Purchase tickets in advance Brookshire Restaurant First seating 5:30 p.m., second seating 8:30 p.m. Five …

Easy Holiday Treat: Holiday Windows

1 Twelve ounce bag of chocolate chips 1 stick of butter 1 10-12 ounce package of colored miniature marshmallows ½ package of coconut Wax Paper Before you start, tear two 18 inch pieces of wax paper.  Sprinkle generous with the coconut.  I lay mine sheets of wax paper on cookie sheets. Melt the stick of …

Enjoy Christmas Story Time at the Ford House

Get into the holiday spirit with Christmas Story Time at Edsel & Eleanor Ford House on Dec. 14 and 15 at 6 p.m. Parents can bring their little ones to hear the classic Christmas story “The Night Before Christmas” in the grand Gallery Room, where the Ford Family held their own holiday celebrations years ago. …

Panera Bread Hosts a FREE Family Fun Day

On Saturday, Dec. 11, Panera Bread of Southeast Michigan and United Way for Southeastern Michigan will host a free family fun day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is open to all ages. United Way will share information with parents about the free resources available through its Early Learning Communities – a program …

Dinner With Santa at Meadow Brook Hall

One of the most magical events we attended last year was Dinner with Santa at Meadow Brook Hall!  The food was fabulous, the girls were given balloon animals and they got the chance to meet Santa. On December 13, 2010 have dinner with Santa from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Meadow Brook Hall in …

Encourage Independence in Your Child With Myself Belts

Myself Belts are cute belts that are easier for kids to use than a regular belt. They have Velcro on both ends, one end has a loop and a snap that you put around the belt loop so it stays put. Then your child just sticks the two Velcro pieces together. Simple and easy. My …