Zehnder’s 20th Annual Snowfest

Anticipation is building in Frankenmuth this week, as workers prepare the single and double blocks of snow for carving in the upcoming Zehnder’s 20th annual Snowfest! I watch for this every January. Sure, I could check the web site (https://www.zehnders.com/zehnderssnowfest/), but checking to see if the blocks are being built is more fun. 🙂 I …

Easy Fleece Hat Instructions

If you looking for a fun and easy way to stay warm try making one of these super easy hats!  Last winter we made several – even a matching set for my 3 nieces.  I usually can find a remnant of fleece that is large enough to use.  I just throw them in the laundry …

Diamond #SnackBowl 2011 Contest

There is a fun contest out there being put on by DIAMOND brand.  It runs from December 28th through February 7th.  I just went to their website www.snackbowl2011.com and entered.  It was fun and easy.  You can enter either a photo or a video or a combination of both on why you are the Ultimate …

UPS Was an Enormous Help this Holiday Season!#lovinlogistics

Last month as I was frantically trying to organize gifts, pack, and figure traveling schedules, I was so thrilled to receive a huge box from UPS, along with a gift card from Collective Bias. This was an enormous help for a busy mom who needed to ship Christmas gifts from Michigan to Texas.  Not only …

Detroit: Win A Chance to Meet Justin Bieber!

WHAT: Justin Bieber Wants YOU in His World! Detroit Singing Competition Detroit’s singing competition is open to any persons 13-17 years of age. To participate, you must pre-register atwww.987AMPradio.com Deadline is Thursday, January 13, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. 50 (Fifty) singers will be randomly selected from all eligible pre-registrants and entered into the contest as …

Canning becomes family tradition

We are a canning family. As long as I can remember, I have snapped beans, washed tomatoes, peeled apples and heard the pop of the cans as they were sealing. My Great Aunt Betty still holds the family record as the fastest bean-snapper. This was part of my summer vacation. A part that I thought was crazy, but now I respect.