DIY Great Gatsby Inspired Hand-Painted Tennis Shoes – Tutorial

My very talent sixteen year old niece, Dayna, created these adorable painted tennis shoes.  What a fun pair of unique shoes to wear when school starts back up!  So if it’s too hot and humid outside, why not come inside and make your own pair?  You can always play around with the design or color …

Wet & Wild Wednesdays

Date:  Jul 17 — Jul 17 Other dates to the Wet and Wild Wednesday are: July 24 and July 31 (every Wed. in July) Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Where:  Van Hoosen Museum  1005 Van Hoosen Rd. Admission: $3.00 per person, ages 2 and up (adults included)

#SWElite7on7 Twitter Party

I work for Collective Bias® and run the Social Fabric® Community. This is my client and I am hosting this party as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® #SWElite7on7 #cbias Get in on the action! Join us to celebrate the kickoff of the 5th Annual SW Elite 7 on 7 Showcase …

How to Talk to Your Teen

Teens can be hard to talk to. Adolescence is a period full of eye rolls, heavy sighs, one-word answers, and sarcastic responses. But don’t let your teen’s hard exterior stop you from communicating. Your teen needs your love, guidance, and listening ear more than ever. Here are some tips for keeping the conversations flowing: Be …

Teen-Friendly Food: Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Recipe

    I’ve mentioned before about how teenagers eat a lot like toddlers.  Today, at the dinner table my youngest teenager said to me, “I didn’t have any breakfast or lunch!”  Upon asking her “Why,” I discovered that what she was saying was code for “We are out of Pizza Rolls.” Keeping a teenager fed …

Local Author Spotlight: Melissa Brodsky

Local friend of Detroit Mommies, Melissa Brodsky has many accomplishments including being a wonderful mother & wife, authoring a successful blog and being the co-founder of Smart Savvy Social. As of June 13, 2013, she can now add “published author” to that list, when the paranormal romance novel, Dark Dawn, was released on Amazon. Co-authored …