Wow, life has been a bit crazy lately! I moved to Florida and started MiamiMommies.com. So, I now own this site and MiamiMommies.com and couldn’t do it without Christina and Kathy! The transition has been amazing to say the least and nothing has gotten in the way of my ever so busy schedule. It has …
The 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty
On October 28, 2011 the Statue of Liberty will celebrate its 125th Anniversary. Officially called Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, the statute was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States in 1986 to mark 100 years of independence. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, …
Ahoy – Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Ahoy Mateys! Yes its true there is such a thing. Monday, September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Yo Ho Ho! What a fun way to spice up your mundane Monday and have fun with your kids! A brief history lesson: what was first an inside joke between two friends, the holiday gained …
Art Prize in Grand Rapids – Don’t Miss It
If you have never been to this huge Art Competition inGrand Rapids, Michigan you should make plans to attend this year. The city of Grand Rapids is transformed into a giant art gallery. You will find art everywhere, in courtyards, parks, lobbies even restaurants. You will see all kinds of art, and the exciting part …
Explore an Egyptian Village
If your kid gets excited about ancient Egyptian history – this could be just the ticket for your budding explorer. The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology at the Universityof Michigan in Ann Arbor will be running a special exhibit titled: Karanis revealed: Discover the Past and Present of a Michigan Excavation in Egypt. The exhibit …
Eat Smart For a Great Start
Starting this Sunday, September 4 through Saturday, October 1, parents can help their families “Eat Smart for a Great Start” each time they visit the produce section of their local Meijer store. The grocer is partnering with Produce for Kids® (PFK) to encourage families to learn more about healthy eating with fresh produce and to …