Oakland County Fair 2013 Going Strong

The 2013 Oakland County Fair runs from July 4th through July 14th.  The Oakland County Fair is located up in Davisburg (12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg  MI  48350). We spent a few hours there on Wednesday (Kids Day) – the kids loved it.  The pig races were a big hit! There is so much to see …

Ann Taylor New Concept Store Opens This Week!

Remember how we told you about the new look coming to the Ann Taylor store at the Somerset Collection? Well, the day is finally here! Tomorrow (6/28) marks the re-opening of the Ann Taylor store that will offer shoppers a completely new store experience. The new boutiques are inspired by a stylish home and seek …

Fairy Tales Come to the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House {Giveaway}

Alice in Wonderland returns to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House this summer!  This year, visitors will be able to explore two art exhibits while at the Ford House, including “Almost Alice: Illustrations of Wonderland” by artist Maggie Taylor and “Alice, Art & Artifact” by students of College for Creative Studies.  In addition, families will …

How to Talk to Your Teen

Teens can be hard to talk to. Adolescence is a period full of eye rolls, heavy sighs, one-word answers, and sarcastic responses. But don’t let your teen’s hard exterior stop you from communicating. Your teen needs your love, guidance, and listening ear more than ever. Here are some tips for keeping the conversations flowing: Be …

Teen-Friendly Food: Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

    I’ve mentioned before about how teenagers eat a lot like toddlers.  Today, at the dinner table my youngest teenager said to me, “I didn’t have any breakfast or lunch!”  Upon asking her “Why,” I discovered that what she was saying was code for “We are out of Pizza Rolls.” Keeping a teenager fed …