Every year before Christmas we get the girls an advent calendar. It’s usually the cardboard type that has chocolates that pop out of the plastic casing after the little door is punched out. The funny thing is that I never really knew much about why we bought advent calendars except for the fact that we …
Elf on the Shelf: Our New Holiday Tradition
The other day a close friend of mine called and asked if she could bring my girls their Christmas present because it was something they could enjoy starting now and for the entire holiday season. I said, “Sure!” and my friend arrived at my doorstep with a package that said,”Elf on the Shelf”. That evening …
Excellent Alternative to Getting a Babysitter During the Holidays
Instead of calling a babysitter during the month of December, so you can run some errands or have a date night with your spouse, why not let them enjoy a craft, sing some Christmas songs, play with other children and have a yummy snack! On Tuesday evenings, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. bring your children ages …
Win a Holiday Tin Full of Goodies from the Popcorn Factory!!
Every year we buy a tin of popcorn to munch on during the holidays. This year I got the opportunity to try the family snack pack you see to your left from the Popcorn Factory! It has snowmen cookies, smores popcorn, white cheddar popcorn, pretzel bites, popcorn balls, cheddar popcorn, jelly bellies, festive kettle corn …
The Big, Bright Light Show
We went for the first time last year and will continue the tradition as long as we live in or near Rochester. There is nothing remotely like the Big, Bright Light Show and going makes the most excellent way to kick off the holiday season! The holiday light show kicks off Monday, November 30, 2009 …
The Village of Rochester Hills Black Friday Hours and Deals
The Village Shops will be closed Thursday, November 26 except for Starbucks which will be open 5 a.m.-5 p.m. and Whole Foods which will be open 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009 the Village of Rochester Hills will be open 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Early Bird Shops: Aeropostale: 5 a.m. Parisian 4 a.m. …