There are plenty of Dinosaur exhibits to catch this summer in Detroit. I know my six year old son has a trip all planned with his cousins. Check out these options to some prehistoric fun this summer. In addition to the special dinosaur exhibits you also get to enjoy the zoo or museum – bonus! …
Lifecycle of a Frog Science Project
Kids love being outdoors this time of year – who can blame them. So for this craft we went outside and did the Life Cycle of a Frog. We started by doing some research at the local pond – what kid could say no to that. We even caught some tadpoles to take home (for …
The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
It’s been awhile since my last visit to Greenfield Village in Dearborn. We were there last weekend for the Thomas the Train visit. They run this event every year and it draws quite a crowd of young train lovers. While the weather was absolutely miserable – we still managed to enjoy ourselves. We rode the …
25 Tips for Having a Great Garage Sale
The spring and summer months are peak time for holding a garage sale. If you are planning on having a garage sale any time soon, read on for some tips on having a successful one. 1. Give yourself a few weeks to prepare 2. Clean the items you plan on selling, it will sell better …
Gracie’s Fund for Leukemia Research – Sweet Helpings
Did you know that Leukemia is the most common form of childhood cancer? It affects 3,000 children in the United States each year. While the vast majority of children diagnosed with leukemia will beat the cancer, outcomes for children who relapse or experience other complications are significantly more severe. Our children need your help! …
X-TREME Summer Time Crafts
Pretty soon it will be that time of year when the kids are around the house a little bit more than usual. I recently visited the local library to check out some books on crafting – in the hopes of getting a jump start on some craft ideas. There were so many good ideas in …