Courtney is the traveling mom! She has 3 girls and is the founder of Detroit Mommies and currently lives in Florida. You can follow her on Twitter @courtneyRVL.
So Many Fundraiser Ideas to Choose From! Adult Spelling Bee – Take it back to elementary school! Each participant should be sponsored and/or raise funds for their entry fee. In-between rounds, share facts about Alzheimer’s disease. Auctions – Ask for donations from local businesses and set up a live or silent auction. Auctions can be …
Take a Tour at Meadow Brook Hall Meadow Brook Hall is a historic home built by Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, lumber broker Alfred Wilson. The charming estate and enchanting gardens are quick to sweep you off your feet. If you’ve never been, I suggest a tour …
Cooked Raspberry Jam is Delicious! Everyone loves Raspberry Jam! Here’s a great recipe that I know you’ll enjoy! Raspberry Jam will be your family’s favorite, I promise! General Directions for Raspberry Jam: 1. Bring boiling-water canner, half-full with water, to simmer. (Once the water is simmering, I remove the lid and put my jars into …
Pregnancy Brain Can Cause Auto Accidents An expecting mom can add yet another pregnancy-related health risk to her list of things to worry about. “Pregnancy brain”-that phenomenon of forgetfulness and distraction that affects a pregnant woman’s day-to-day activities-puts her at a significantly higher risk of being involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. Research by …
Let’s Walk the Clinton River Trail We love to go walking as a family. It gives us time to catch up with what’s going on in our family, unwind from the day’s events and get some exercise in, which is hard these days with our busy schedules. We love living in Rochester because of all …
Let’s Make Bourbon and Bacon Brownies! With a combination of bacon, chocolate and bourbon, I couldn’t resist sharing this recipe! They always say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach… what a perfect homemade dessert idea! Ingredients 1 package Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix 1/2 cup cooked, cooled bacon in crumbles 4 tbsp …