Barbie and the Three Musketeers

We rented the movie Barbie and the Three Musketeers sometime in October and my girls loved the movie!  Sure enough, when it was time for them to make their lists for Santa they were all about wanting the dolls for Christmas. They each got two of the Barbies and two of the Kelly Dolls and …

The Year I Learned How To Save Money

This was a serious penny pinching year for me.  We move from California to Michigan, not only starting a new life in a new home, but a new job as well…more like 3 new jobs…all in one year! Each job better than the one before, each job a stepping stone to something better. I really …

Brighton Center for the Performing Arts presents Gemini

The Brighton Center for the Performing Arts 2010 Children’s Cultural Series invites you to  see Gemini and the Livingston County Chorale Children’s Chorus on Saturday, January 16 at 2 p.m. Twin brothers Sam and Laz perform a variety of sing-along songs, hand motion tunes, folk tales, and music from around the world.  They also sing …

Detroit Mommies Resolutions for 2010

Courtney’s Resolutions “I need a whole body makeover!  I want to lose 20lbs and tone up.  I’d also like to focus on a healthy eating lifestyle as well for my entire family. As far as blogging goes, I would like to focus on getting all three of my blogs to the next level and do …

Saying Thank You Matters

Saying, “Thank you,” is very important not only when someone gives you a gift, but also when someone does something nice for you. The proper way to say, “Thank you,” is with a card and it only takes a few lines, a few minutes and a stamp.  This simple gesture will mean a lot to …

What Shopping in 2009 Taught Me

My girls got some great gifts this year for Christmas.  I have deemed it, “The year of the doll” because most of their gifts were dolls or were doll related.  They got the Disney Princess Sparkle baby dolls, at least 5 Barbie dolls each, one got a stroller and the list goes on. I did …