Sleeping Bear Dunes; A Fun Up North Family Destination

  Heading “up north” is the Michigan thing to do and if you and your family are from these parts than you’ve heard of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. You may remember Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore was mentioned in our recent post; 10 Kid Friendly Michigan Places to Visit this Summer. The Dunes are an up north …

Chocolate Chip Cookies

  Don’t we all love a well made chocolate chip cookie? The answer is yes! Get your kitchen and your family ready because this is probably the best chocolate chip cookie you’ve ever made and have ever had! Ingredients:  1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 (12-ounce) …

August Michigan Festivals

  August is here and there’s a long list of festivals we think you should check out! Whether you are looking for a cultural experience or some real old-time carnival fun get your last-minute summer celebrations in with these August Michigan events! August Michigan Festivals July 31 – Aug 4: Midland Folk Music Festival – Midland …

Spending the Day at Eastern Market

  I absolutely love spending the day at Eastern Market downtown Detroit. The wide selection of organic fruits and vegetables from Michigan farmers is like nowhere else here in our Mitten state. Aside from the fresh produce, meats and wonderful homemade desserts, I also make it a point to visit every spring for flowers for …

Tips for Traveling with Toddlers

If you are a parent of a toddler than you know just going to the store with a toddler in tow can be difficult at times.  The entire trip can depend on their mood, lack of sleep or their need for mealtime. For some moms, experiencing a tantrum in aisle two with their toddler happens …