Shutterfly can ease Christmas crunch

I like to think I’m crafty and creative. I like to give homemade gifts, bake my own birthday treats and even make my own Christmas cards. Each year I design it, print them and send them out. Oh, wait, except the process is never that easy. This year, I’m letting Shutterfly do the work.

Getting Our Chill On at Blog World Expo

Blog World Expo was by far my favorite conference yet.  Mind you I have only attended BlogHer the last two years, which is a huge conference where mostly women bloggers attend, so I might not be as seasoned when it comes to conferences, but I do know a good vibe and BWE had it! Blog …

HopeLine gives life to old phones

Through their long running-running program, Verizon Wireless collects these no-long-used phones and cell phone equipment to be refurbished or recycled. The refurbished phones are sold and the funds are used to provide wireless phones and airtime to domestic violence survivors. Here is a chance for Detroit Mommies to make a difference.

Free Popcorn Day

As a thank you for “electing” to make MJR Digital Cinemas Michigan’s favorite hometown movie theatre chain, constituents purchasing a movie ticket this Election Day — Tuesday, November 2, 2010 — will be rewarded with FREE POPCORN (all sizes) including free refills at all MJR Digital Cinemas. This offer is valid for one day only …

Photo walk bring opportunity for beginners to pros

As a mom, I love to take pictures of my kids, but let’s face it–sometimes that can get a little boring. From that desire to take pictures of more was born Two Walking Chicks. Along with my friend, I have helped organize a photo walk, a chance for photographers of all skill levels to shoot a bunch of stuff in one afternoon.

**Review** Support a Michigan company, diabetes research

Labor Day 2009, I was visiting the Algonac art and craft fair. I was browsing around and saw Michele’s display of handmade was melts, candles and other awesome smelling products. I must have opened every melt she had there to sample each one. I ended up buying a bunch of them of varying scents. Recently, I approached Blue Water Scentsations about donating sale proceeds to my family’s fundraising goal for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walk in Warren on Sept. 26. Michele eagerly agreed.